Wike Challenges PDP Rival Faction to Open Bank Account, Secretariat
Wike said the faction must show legal backing and party documents, arguing banks will not open an account without recognized leadership.
- On Wednesday, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike challenged the rival Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party to prove its leadership claim by opening an official party bank account and secretariat in Abuja.
- Arguments from Wike suggest no financial institution would recognize such an account because the faction lacks necessary party documents, meaning any bank attempting to facilitate this would face serious consequences.
- Addressing journalists, The Minister threatened to seal off any property used as an illegal party headquarters in Abuja, accusing rival actors of ignoring Supreme Court rulings to cause political disruption.
- Wike dismissed claims that a Supreme Court ruling favored the rival faction, challenging Turaki, a Senior Advocate, to back his claims with action.
- Regarding potential illegal actions, Wike warned, "That day, you will see what will happen," while maintaining he is only defending constitutional order within the PDP.
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