The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned comments by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing his recent remarks against party chieftain Olabode George as “baseless, reckless and ignorant.”
In a
statement issued in Lagos and signed by the Lagos State PDP Publicity
Secretary, Prince Dr. Christopher Odianarewo, the party accused the minister of
making unfounded allegations against George and urged him to focus on his
responsibilities in the FCT rather than engaging in what it described as
political attacks.
The
party defended George’s record, insisting that he had been exonerated by the
Supreme Court over allegations relating to his tenure as Chairman of the Nigerian
Ports Authority (NPA) Board. It accused Wike of disregarding judicial
decisions whenever they did not align with his political interests.
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The
statement also faulted Wike’s comments regarding George’s residence in Maitama,
Abuja, describing them as an abuse of office and an unwarranted intrusion into
the private affairs of a citizen.
According
to the PDP, Wike had no connection to the property and should not use his
position as FCT minister to intimidate or target
private
individuals
. It
further alleged that the minister had a history of overstepping his authority
and interfering in matters outside his official responsibilities.
On
Lagos politics, the party accused Wike of lacking an understanding of the
state’s political history. It maintained that George played a significant role
in the PDP’s electoral successes in the South while serving as the party’s
National Vice Chairman (South), adding that Wike was politically less
influential at the time.
The
statement also referenced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, claiming he had
previously acknowledged the role internal party dynamics played in the PDP’s
electoral fortunes in Lagos.
The
Lagos PDP further accused Wike of political inconsistency, alleging that he had
fallen out with several former political associates, including Peter Odili,
Rotimi Amaechi and Goodluck Jonathan.
It
argued that Wike had developed a reputation for political confrontations and
suggested that his current relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was
one of political convenience.
The
party called on the minister to refrain from making further remarks against
George, urging him instead to concentrate on administering the Federal Capital
Territory.
“Focus
on your responsibilities in the FCT and stop dragging Chief Bode George into
political controversies,” the statement said.
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