Wike PDP South-South congress: FCT Minister warns PDP to respect Dan Orbih’s victory or risk fresh internal crisis. Accuses leaders of false claims and sabotage

Wike PDP South-South congress tensions escalated Monday as Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike fired a bold warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), threatening fresh internal strife if the party fails to uphold the outcome of the recent Calabar congress.

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Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, Wike insisted that Chief Dan Orbih’s election as National Vice Chairman (South-South) must be respected.

“Our South-South zonal congress that was held must be upheld. If they want another round of crisis, so be it,” he said bluntly.

Wike, known for his no-holds-barred political commentary, took direct aim at the PDP’s Acting National Chairman, accusing him of misinforming the public by claiming governors did not support the congress.

“Some people came out to say PDP governors were not in support of the South-South congress. Where are they now?” he challenged.

The minister’s comments have reopened old wounds within the PDP, which is still recovering from internal battles that nearly derailed it ahead of the 2023 general elections.

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Observers say this latest power struggle may reignite deeper rifts in the party’s South-South bloc, long considered a political powerhouse.