PDP Talks On Rumours Of Tinubu Making Wike A Minister

June 25, 2023 admin Political News 0

PDP Talks Of Rumours On Tinubu Making Wike A Minister

The Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has addressed rumours that President Bola Tinubu is considering appointing the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike to his cabinet.Recalls that Wike’s recent visit to Aso Villa has spurred conjecture that he might be appointed a minister under Tinubu’s administration.

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In an interview published by BBC, Wike said President Tinubu had not discussed any appointment offer with him.

Nevertheless, the former Rivers state governor said he can’t say he is too big to serve the country if he is offered an appointment.

Speaking during an interview with The PUNCH, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba stated that the party has not been informed about Wike’s intentions to serve in Tinubu’s government.

Reminded that Wike did not mince words when asked if he would make himself available to serve the APC-led government, Ologunagba noted that,

“When an individual in the PDP speaks, he speaks for himself. Whoever speaks in a manner as if he is interested in serving in the APC-led government speaks for himself. Yes, Wike spoke, but there is no evidence that Bola Tinubu is seeking his advice on who makes his cabinet or not.”

Speaking further on whether the party will allow its members to serve in Tinubu’s administration, Ologunagba said, “Until we are approached, the party cannot give you an official statement or reaction. I speak for this party and I know what the PDP stands for.”

Meanwhile, a close ally of the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Senator Olaka Wogu, has warned that any attempt by the PDP to expel Wike if he accepts any appointment from the APC-led administration or for any other reason will have consequences.

Wogu, cautioned that it would be a travesty, tragedy and a mistake if the PDP expelled Wike from the party.

Wogu explaining that Wike had an obligation and right to serve his fatherland, added that there was nothing wrong in a former governor serving as a minister or in any other capacity.

“First, Wike is a Nigerian, and if there is a call to serve his fatherland, he has the right to consider whether the position given to him is the best way he can serve the country or not. So, if that is it, then he has a duty to accept the offer” he said.