Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike Accuses PDP Leaders of Focusing on Personal Ambitions
Wike, a former Governor of Rivers State, believes that the lack of collective focus is the primary issue plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to him, many PDP leaders are more concerned with advancing their personal interests than working together to develop the party.
In a recent interview, Wike stated that the party’s inability to resolve its internal conflicts is a direct result of this lack of focus. He warned that those working against him will ultimately be the ones who suffer the consequences.
Wike’s comments come as the PDP is embroiled in a series of challenges, with many party leaders at odds over various issues. Despite this, Wike remains confident that he will not be brought down by those seeking to undermine him.
In the same interview, Wike emphasized that personal ambition is the primary obstacle to the PDP’s success, saying, “When you’re focused on bringing me down, you’re not focused on the party. And when you’re not focused on the party, you’re going to fail. I’m not going down, but you will.”
Meanwhile, human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticized Wike over his decision to gift houses and cars to judges. In October, Wike launched the construction of 40 judges’ quarters in Abuja, a move that has sparked controversy and raised ethical concerns.
In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana argued that it is inappropriate for the executive branch to provide gifts to members of the judiciary, particularly judges. He pointed out that the autonomy of the judiciary is constitutionally guaranteed, and that judges should not be reliant on the executive for financial support.
Falana emphasized that the Constitution grants the judiciary financial autonomy, allowing it to manage its own budget. He believes that this autonomy is essential to maintaining the independence of the judiciary.
