The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, cannot be sanctioned for alleged anti-party activities unless a formal petition is lodged and backed with evidence.
Deputy National Legal Adviser of the party, Okechukwu Osuoha, made this clear in Abuja on Monday, stressing that despite the establishment of a disciplinary committee, no member has faced sanctions because no official complaints have been submitted.
The committee, chaired by elder statesman Chief Tom Ikimi with Eyitayo Jegede as secretary, was inaugurated by the National Executive Committee but has yet to take action.
“People often ask me specifically about the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike — why don’t we discipline him? Why don’t we take action? I tell them: It is not enough to merely say someone has committed an offence,” Osuoha said.
He explained that those making accusations must file a petition and be ready to defend it before the accused.
“When that petition is written and presented, the petitioner must also be ready to come and testify. If the person accused is invited, you must come with your evidence,” he added.
Osuoha further argued that the issue reflects deeper flaws within Nigeria’s political and legal culture.
“This is the same problem with our wider Nigerian system. It is not just about pointing out anomalies; the challenge is following them up to a conclusion,” he noted.
