With numerous members and political figures voicing their worries about the party’s internal instability, the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) continuous problem has become a topic of national conversation. In recent discoveries, Hon. Robinson Ewoh, the Chairman of Elechi Amadi Polytechnic’s Governing Council, accused former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike of being a major contributor to the PDP’s problems since 2015.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Ewoh’s narrative is anchored on Wike’s political ambition, which he claims triggered a series of events that have negatively impacted the PDP’s dominance on the national political stage. According to him, Wike’s desire to become governor of Rivers State in 2015 led to a rift within the party. This division, he argues, drove away key political figures, such as former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, and a handful of other governors, who eventually defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Wike’s rise to power, in Ewoh’s view, is directly linked to the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 elections. He opines that Wike’s emergence as governor of Rivers State came with a hefty price—the loss of PDP’s grip on the presidential seat. “Wike’s ambitions brought down Goodluck Jonathan,” Ewoh asserts, adding that the party’s influence has dwindled drastically under Wike’s leadership, from controlling 30 states to a mere 13.
For many in the PDP, the decline has been alarming, and Ewoh’s assertions paint Wike as a central figure in this unraveling. “Wike is never a success story for PDP; instead, he has been a disaster to the party. It’s always his way or the highway,” Ewoh said, pointing to Wike’s often assertive and uncompromising approach as one of the reasons for the deepening crisis.
This development raises a critical question about the future of the PDP and Wike’s role within it. Is the party’s current state truly a reflection of Wike’s influence? Or are there deeper issues within the party’s structure that have contributed to its steady decline?
As more voices within the party call for accountability and restructuring, one thing is clear—the PDP is at a crossroads. Whether the party can resolve its internal differences and regain its lost glory remains to be seen. However, the narrative surrounding Wike’s role in the PDP’s current situation will likely continue to be a focal point in the party’s efforts to rebuild and re-strategize for future elections.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
