US EditionNational convention: 'I'm not part of it' - Gov Fintiri rejects Wike's suspension from PDP
- At the Peoples Democratic Party national convention in Ibadan, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri dissociated himself from the decision to expel Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and was one of the four governors attending.
- Chief Olabode George, former National Vice Chairman, South moved the expulsion motion, seconded by Hon Samaila Burga, Chairman, PDP Bauchi, leading to the convention expelling FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose.
- Rejecting the expulsions, Fintiri said the decision was not in the PDP’s best interest and urged stakeholders to pursue peace and reconciliation to heal party divisions.
- Some PDP governors reportedly shunned the expulsion exercise, and Fintiri said he remains committed to supporting peace, stability and progress within the party.
- Fintiri emphasised party unity and warned against actions that could disintegrate the PDP, urging all stakeholders to work towards healing divisions and reaffirming his commitment to peace and reconciliation.
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Fintiri disowns move to expel Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu as PDP crisis deepens
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has firmly distanced himself from the decision to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other key stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that such actions could worsen the party’s lingering internal crisis. In a statement on Saturday, Fintiri stressed that he had […]
Gov Fintiri Rejects Wike's Expulsion
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has kicked against the decision to expel Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Daily Trust had reported how Wike alongside Senator Samuel Anyanwu and ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose were expelled at the ongoing convention in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Chief Olabode George, former National Vice Chairman of the party (South) moved the motion for the…
Adamawa governor opposes Wike's expulsion
I, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, wish to categorically state that I dissociate myself from the position of expelling the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, @GovWike , from @OfficialPDPNig (PDP). I believe that this decision is not in the best interest of the party, and I will not be […] The post Adamawa governor opposes Wike’s expulsion appeared first on Freedom Online.
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