The North-Central Forum, under the aegis of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), has issued a stern caution to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, warning him against taking actions detrimental to the party or the region.
Speaking in Jos, the Plateau State capital during an emergency meeting, the chairman of the forum, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, emphasised the importance of collective efforts to ensure the Party’s success in various legal stages, including tribunals, Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.
The Forum’s chairman highlighted that they have received reports indicating that certain appointed officials, such as Wike, are engaging in contradictory actions. According to its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, despite holding a position within the APC, he maintains his membership with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Zazzaga added that the reports suggest that he continues to support the PDP in various ventures and undertakings, particularly in legal matters, following the elections. He stressed that it is crucial for Wike to openly declare his true party affiliation, adding that if his actions contradict the interests of the APC, the Forum would not hesitate to take various actions against him, including legal steps.
According to him, given his role as an appointee within the APC, his legal background and his reputation for tenaciously engaging in political-legal battles, especially in Rivers State, he should robustly support and devise strategies for the success of APC candidates in the courts, particularly in the North-Central region encompassing the FCT.
Also, the chairman advised Wike to be cautious in FCT demolition, land revocation, and other administrative policies which might have adverse consequences.
He said the region is already going through a lot of challenges, including security, saying they would not want anything to further aggravate the situation.
