Wike twists court judgments to suit himself – PDP Chieftain hits back

Humphrey Abah, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Minister of Police Affairs, has lashed out at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his interpretation of court judgments regarding the ongoing leadership crisis within the party.

Responding to Wike’s recent statements about the PDP’s leadership structure, Abah accused the FCT Minister of selectively interpreting the Supreme Court ruling to suit his position, suggesting that the PDP should focus on organizing for electoral success, rather than getting bogged down by internal disputes.

Wike had previously claimed that the Supreme Court’s judgment had ended the leadership crisis within the PDP, insisting that the ruling had settled the dispute over the party’s legitimate leadership. In contrast, Abah argued that Wike’s reading of the judgment was one-sided and politically motivated.

“Wike is selectively reading those judgments to suit his position. We are reading holistically, we are not selecting,” Abah stated in an interview. He emphasized that the PDP remains committed to legal and constitutional processes, choosing not to engage in confrontations but rather following due process to resolve its issues.

Abah maintained that the PDP’s focus should be on winning the 2027 elections and not on perpetuating internal conflicts. He stressed that the party’s priorities must remain clear: strengthen its structure, ensure proper organization, and prepare for the challenges of the upcoming elections.

“Rather than get distracted by personal disputes, our energy should be spent on how to organize and win elections,” Abah said, dismissing the ongoing disputes within the party as unnecessary distractions.

On the issue of the PDP’s leadership, Abah reiterated that the party’s organizational strength was rooted in its constitutional processes, pointing out that it had several statutory bodies, such as the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the Board of Trustees (BoT), that had the authority to manage party affairs.

In a further rebuke to Wike, Abah argued that the ongoing tensions within the party should be resolved through legal channels, not through public confrontations or political maneuvers.