The Reform Group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Usman Seidu, has staged a protest at the national secretariat of the party to call for the suspension of Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Additionally, the Reform Group is asking for the resignation of the acting chairman of the party, Alhaji Umar Damagum.
Ahead of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting slated for today, the group staged the protest with banners with inscriptions “PDP NO MAN’S PROPERTY” and “DAMAGUM MUST GO”. The group is calling for the suspension of both Wike and Damagum for alleged anti-party activities.
While responding to the press, Seidu, the leader of the group alleged that Wike and Damagun have “undermined our collective efforts and jeopardised our very existence as a formidable opposition force”.
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Furthermore, Seidu said: “We commend our former National Chairman Dr. Iyorchia Ayu for his demonstration of unwavering loyalty and love for our party by withdrawing all pending suits against the party in the court.
“His actions have paved the way for our great party to move forward, to cleanse our ranks and restore integrity to our leadership.
“However, the presence of individuals like Amb. Iliya Damagum and Mr Nyesom Wike within our mi have a cancerous growth on the body of our party.
“Their actions, tantamount to betrayal, have undermined our collective efforts and jeopardised our very existence as a formidable opposition force.
“The time has come for the NEC to act decisively. Amb. Iliya Damagum must be removed from his position as acting national chairmabyith the provisions of our party’s constitution.
“He must be replaced with a loyal member from the north-central, someone who embodies the spirit of our party and will work tirelessly for the advancement of its course.
“Furthermore, we cannot turn a blind eye to the continuous presence of Mr. Nyesom Wike within our ranks. His romance with the APC has been handsomely rewarded with his appointment as minister of the FCT and as such, his stay is a slap in the face of every loyal member of our party.”