A faction of the Peoples Democratic Celebration, PDP, in Cross River State has mentioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is not recognised as a member of the social gathering and due to this fact can’t affect its affairs.
Factional Chairman of the social gathering’s Caretaker Committee, Bassey Eko Ewa, acknowledged this in Calabar whereas reacting to latest controversies over the conduct of the state congress that produced the Venatius Ikem-led govt.
Ewa, a former Speaker of the Cross River State Home of Meeting, alleged that Wike, in collaboration with the PDP Nationwide Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, supported the disputed congress held two weeks in the past.
He additionally claimed Wike backed the social gathering’s 2023 governorship candidate, Prof. Sandy Onor.
“Wike is an outsider. We can’t permit somebody who’s not a part of the PDP to dictate what occurs in Cross River State,” Ewa mentioned.
He criticised what he described as a scarcity of accountability amongst some elected representatives from the state and blamed poor governance and infrastructure decay on flawed management selections made previously.
Ewa additionally condemned the frequent defection of elected officers, saying it weakens social gathering buildings. He urged politicians to emulate President Bola Tinubu, who, in response to him, remained in opposition for years with out switching events till he turned President.
On claims that he and a few associates had joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ewa admitted that whereas some members had explored different choices previously, they’ve now resolved to rebuild the PDP.
He reaffirmed dedication to the PDP, stressing, “Our structure prescribes the way to go away the social gathering. Now we have been in PDP since 1998 and stay dedicated to its beliefs.”
