Nobody can pressure me out: Wike challenges PDP management

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has strongly responded to requires his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that nobody has the authority or braveness to take away him from a celebration he has served faithfully for years.

Talking throughout a media parley in Abuja on Monday, the previous Rivers State governor reaffirmed his dedication to the PDP and challenged anybody questioning his membership.

“I’m nonetheless within the PDP. I labored exhausting for the celebration,” Wike stated. “I haven’t seen anybody daring sufficient to say, ‘Wike, you aren’t a member of the celebration.’ Who would say that? What has that individual contributed to the celebration that surpasses mine?”

Wike’s feedback come amid rising tensions inside the PDP over his involvement within the present administration and speculations about his political loyalties.

Regardless of the controversy, he made it clear that he stays loyal to the celebration and received’t be simply pushed out.

Talking additional throughout the media parley, Wike acknowledged that he takes delight in holding highly effective people accountable, particularly on the subject of implementing legal guidelines.

He made the comment whereas defending his clampdown on non-compliance with floor lease funds, dismissing issues about potential backlash from the elite.“The elite ought to journey and see how issues are completed in different international locations. However they arrive again right here and refuse to obey even the best legal guidelines,” he stated.

Based on Wike, the period when highly effective people may disregard the legislation with out penalties is over. “That point has handed. Now, if you happen to break the legislation—one thing will occur,” he declared.