PDP Trustee Blames APC for Internal Strife, Cites Wike’s Alleged Links
Ambassador Aminu Wali, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of fomenting unrest within the opposition party, which is already reeling from internal conflicts.
In a recent interview with the BBC, Wali, a founding member of the PDP, alleged that the APC is deliberately fuelling divisions among opposition parties to destabilize the country’s political landscape.
The seasoned politician pointed to the current conflicts within the PDP, citing the challenges faced by the executive committee in resolving the issues and promoting unity.
Wali implied that, although the APC may not openly acknowledge its role, it is intentionally exacerbating the situation to weaken the opposition. “You can be certain that the APC has a hand in the disputes occurring within some political parties in Nigeria,” he stated.
The Role of Wike and the PDP’s Response
Wali also spoke about the involvement of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in the current turmoil within the party.
He suggested that Wike’s actions before, during, and after the 2023 general elections indicate a closer alignment with the APC, with Wike consistently undermining the party while remaining a member.
As a senior figure within the PDP, Wali emphasized that while they can offer guidance, the responsibility for disciplining rogue members rests with the party’s executive committee.
He expressed concern over the lack of decisive action from the PDP’s leadership to address these issues and lamented that, “If the party had followed its principles, many of the crises we face today might have been avoided,”
Wali proposed a major party convention to reorganize the leadership and implement discipline, suggesting that such measures would help restore order within the PDP.
However, Ahmed Aruwa, the APC’s Kano Publicity Secretary, dismissed Wali’s claims, stating, “The APC has no connection to the PDP,” and that Wali’s accusations might be due to old age and a misunderstanding of the current political dynamics.
Aruwa accused the PDP of deflecting blame for its internal problems, saying, “They are looking for faults here and there instead of focusing on rebuilding their party.”
Aruwa also defended Wike’s inclusion in the APC-led government, citing his reputation as a “Mr. Project” and the need for him to contribute to national development.
