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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified that no disciplinary action can be taken against Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike or any other member accused of anti-party activities without a properly filed petition backed by evidence.
The party’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, made this known in Abuja on Monday while addressing questions about the party’s handling of internal disputes.
According to him, although the National Executive Committee (NEC) has set up a disciplinary committee headed by elder statesman Chief Tom Ikimi with Eyitayo Jegede as secretary, no member has yet faced sanctions because no official complaints have been submitted.
“People often ask why we have not taken action against the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike,” Osuoha explained.
“The truth is, it’s not enough to allege wrongdoing. A formal petition must be written, supported with evidence, and the petitioner must be willing to testify.”
He added that due process was crucial in handling such sensitive matters within the party.
“When a petition is presented, the accuser must appear when the accused is summoned and provide proof. Without that, there is nothing for the committee to act on,” he said.
Osuoha further noted that the difficulty in enforcing disciplinary measures was not unique to the PDP but reflected the broader challenges within Nigeria’s political and legal systems.
“This issue mirrors the wider Nigerian system,” he remarked. “It’s not just about identifying problems but following them through to resolution. That is where the real challenge lies.”
The clarification comes amid growing calls from some party members for action against high-profile figures accused of working against the PDP during recent elections, with Wike often at the centre of such debates.