PDP Names FCT Minister Nyesome Ezenwo Wike As Member of Edo State Governorship Campaign Council
Governor Wike's 5 Million Demand Draws Criticism From Political Parties in Rivers State
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a member of the Edo State Governorship Campaign Council. This decision was announced on May 22, 2024, as part of a broader move to constitute a 152-member national campaign council for the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 16, 2024. The council is chaired by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, and the announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
This development comes amid some internal party dynamics, with Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman, South-South of the PDP, rejecting his membership in the Edo PDP governorship campaign council. Orbih, who is an ally of Nyesom Wike, expressed that he was not consulted before being included in the campaign council’s list. This rejection adds a layer of complexity to the party’s campaign efforts in Edo State.
The PDP’s decision to include Nyesom Wike in the Edo State Governorship Campaign Council could be seen as a strategic move to leverage his political influence and experience in the region. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, is known for his active role in the PDP and his efforts in previous election campaigns. His inclusion in the campaign council is expected to bolster the PDP’s efforts to secure victory in the Edo governorship election.
However, the internal dynamics within the PDP, including the rejection of the campaign council membership by some members like Dan Orbih, could pose challenges to the party’s unity and effectiveness in the upcoming election. The party will need to navigate these internal dynamics and present a united front to ensure a successful campaign in Edo State.
In conclusion, the PDP’s decision to name Nyesom Wike as a member of the Edo State Governorship Campaign Council is a significant development in the party’s preparations for the upcoming election. The party will need to address internal disagreements and work towards a cohesive campaign strategy to achieve its goals in the Edo governorship election.
