By Tolulope Oke
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning to banks that assist the Turaki-led faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with opening accounts for the sale of nomination forms, threatening to seal off any such institutions.
Wike, known for his no-holds-barred approach to political conflict, made the statement while speaking about the controversial decision of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to form an interim National Working Committee (NWC) for the PDP despite a Supreme Court ruling against such a move.
“I will seal off any house that allows them to use it as the PDP headquarters. Any bank that allows them to open an account for the sale of nomination forms will be in trouble,” Wike declared, underscoring his intent to block any actions that go against the court’s decision.
The minister’s comments came after Makinde, who is leading the interim NWC, defied the Supreme Court’s ruling that disqualified the formation of such a committee. Wike didn’t mince words when responding to the ongoing PDP crisis, accusing Makinde of being involved in a “fraudulent” scheme and claiming that his actions were purely self-serving.
“I never knew Governor Makinde was involved in this fraud thing,” Wike said, pointing to the disregard for the Supreme Court’s authority and the ongoing internal divisions within the opposition party.
Wike also responded to claims that the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), was attempting to consolidate power into a one-party system. “I heard Peter Obi and Kwankwaso have left the ADC. Is it the ruling party that made them leave the ADC? Were they sponsored by the APC to leave? I think the ADC will collapse on its own,” Wike quipped.
The FCT Minister’s remarks come amid growing tension in the opposition, with defections and infighting threatening the unity of the PDP. While
