Atiku, Wike Should Leave PDP Immediately – Bode George
By Chinelo Obogo
PDP Founding Member Calls for Party Discipline
Chief Olabode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a strong demand for Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to immediately exit the party.
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Growing Concerns Over Party Loyalty
In a strongly-worded statement, George questioned why both politicians continue associating with opposition elements while claiming PDP membership. “What exactly is going on? Anybody who is tired of PDP should leave and join another party. Enough of this embarrassment,” the party elder stated.
The retired Navy Commodore and former Military Governor of Ondo State expressed dismay at recent political activities: “As a founding elder of this party, I will not watch while some people openly disrespect the party.”
Atiku’s Visit to Buhari Raises Eyebrows
George specifically criticized Atiku’s recent meeting with former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna: “General Buhari remains my boss but he is not a member of our party. Why is Atiku hobnobbing with him politically? Is he not guilty of anti-party offense already?”
Wike’s Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The PDP stalwart also took aim at Wike’s actions: “President Bola Tinubu told Wike that APC must win the council election in FCT and he agreed. Wike has been given a direct order to win FCT for APC and he still claims to be a member of PDP.”
George questioned the party leadership’s tolerance of such behavior: “Why are they allowing the duo to continue to embarrass our party publicly? Now, some governors are joining them to endorse Tinubu’s reelection in 2027.”
Call for Decisive Action
The elder statesman called for immediate disciplinary measures: “This is the time for the national leadership of PDP to take decisive steps to save our great party. As a founding member, I call on other elders to call Atiku and Wike to order.”
He emphasized that neither politician is bigger than the party: “They cannot continue hobnobbing with enemies of our party and think I will keep quiet. The truth must be told every time without minding whose ox is gored.”
Clear Demands for Party Integrity
George issued an ultimatum: “If Atiku is strategizing on how to form a coalition with others because of 2027, he should do that outside the structure of our party. You cannot be within and be working against the interest of this party.”
Regarding Wike, he stated: “His strategy is to continue to work within the party for the President’s reelection. This is the time for our party leadership to wield the big stick because nobody is more powerful than the party.”
Vision for PDP’s Future
George concluded with optimism about PDP’s potential: “The moment we remove the liabilities in our party, we will be in a formidable position to take over power from APC in 2027. Due to the anti-people policies of APC, Nigerians are waiting for PDP to alleviate their suffering.”
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