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By David Odama
A media guru and a politician, Dele Momodu has lauded the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors for tackling the internal crisis ravaging the party advising the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike to refrain from increasing the conflicts within the party.
Momodu, in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, while reacting to the recent actions taken by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors to address the internal crises within the party, expressed optimism the the action of the governors would put an end to the party’s conflict.
In a statement, Momodu said the decisive steps taking by the governors was a decision in the right direction.
“I believe that it is a very good start. If you had asked me this same question, this time yesterday, my response would have been different, but I’m happy that, finally, the PDP Governors’ Forum is rising up to its responsibilities.”
The PDP governors had earlier directed members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to put an end to their disagreement in the part and work together in the interest of the party’s unity.
Recalled that after extensive consultations with the Board of Trustees and other party leaders, the governors stressed the need for collaboration, stating that all suspensions within the NWC had been lifted with immediate effect.
“A lot of Nigerians have been troubled, at a time where opposition is largely needed, we have been found wanting,” Momodu lamented, highlighting the party’s failure to offer strong opposition in a critical period. He added, “I’m happy that the governor has suspended all suspensions.”
“The crux of the matter has been that one of their former colleagues, now a minister in the FCT, is working for the APC in government, and they’ve been trying to manage him,” Momodu explained.
Momodu also commented on the delicate handling of Nyesom Wike, former Rivers State governor and now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who has been at the centre of internal tensions.
While acknowledging Wike’s past contributions to the party, he noted that the recent fallout between Wike and his handpicked successor, Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, came as a surprise adding that “nobody expected the godfather and the godson to have any issues whatsoever,” Momodu said.
Momodu who appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his role in mediating the situation, urged both Wike and Fubara to revert to the status quo.
“If I was in the shoes of Nyesom Wike, the moment the president intervened positively, I expected him to step back.
“If I had the power, I would have fired Wike long ago, but I don’t have the power… because the embarrassment to our party is unprecedented.” the publisher stated
Despite this intervention, Momodu expressed disappointment that Wike did not withdraw from the escalating conflict, adding, “I don’t think anybody would have come back to control Wike when he was governor.”
Reflecting on his past warnings to Wike, Momodu said, “I wrote him letters in the last two years, copious letters, warning him about what would come because I’m a good student of history.” He advised Wike to focus on his ministerial duties in Abuja, cautioning that if Wike continues to hold on to PDP, “it’s either he will kill PDP or PDP will get rid of.”
“The PDP governors’ actions signal an effort to restore unity within the party, a crucial step as they prepare for future political challenges. (Text Arise TV
