Bode George: Wike Doesn’t Own PDP, It’s a Fallacy
Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed claims that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), controls the party.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, George described the notion as “a fallacy,” insisting that Wike does not own the party and is no different from any other member.
“If you start thinking that it is only because of his money that he remains a member of the party, wait until the NEC will meet and take decisive actions on all those who have committed anarchy,” George said, referring to the PDP’s National Executive Committee.
“When did Wike join the party? Who said he owns it? Okay. He has contributed his quota, yes. But to say he owns the party, that’s a fallacy. It’s impossible.”
He contrasted the PDP’s internal structure with that of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying, “We are not like a party owned by one individual like APC.”
George maintained that the PDP remains vibrant and capable of resolving its internal issues, urging party elders to step in and address ongoing crises.
“There is no organisation anywhere in the world where you will not have a crisis,” he said. “But your ability to close your doors, tell yourself some home truths, and reassess the areas of friction will be a measure of your competence to the public. I don’t see this as a breaking point. It’s a lesson. It’s a deep lesson for us.”
