PDP Defends Wike Over Obaseki Comments, Says APC Has Become Nigeria’s Problem

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday took a dig at the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its attack on Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, following the governor’s remark on the “overbearing conduct of APC leadership, particularly in trying to impose itself on the people of Edo state.”

The PDP described APC as a “despotic platform; a soulless mob and political virus,” that has no interest in the wellbeing of Nigerians, adding it had become the major problem of the country.

It also said the views of the APC under the leadership of Adams Oshiohmole, was not a reflection of some governors under the platform, who are “completely averse to the unbridled impunity being exhibited by the national leadership of the party.”

A statement issued by its Spokeman, Kola Ologbondiyan, said “Our party invites Nigerians to note that such impunity, arrogance, egoism, recklessness and disdain for rules and order, which are symptomatic of crass incompetence and cluelessness, are at the root of the problems, which the APC, under the leadership of Adams Oshiomhole, has brought upon our nation.

“It is on record that the contemporary political, security and economic situation in our country has never been as bad as being experienced under the current APC leadership, which has brought nothing but confusion, acrimony, failures and impunity, within the ruling party and its government, leading to the perilous situations in our nation today.”

According to the statement, Wike’s position reflects that of most APC members, particularly in Edo state. 

“Sadly, the Oshiomhole-led leadership has become so irredeemable in its arrogance that it cannot realize that it is standing alone, particularly, on all issues related to Edo state governorship election.

“Majority of Nigerians are aware how Governor Wike and other PDP leaders across board, have been resisting the relentless ploy by the APC leadership to destroy our democracy, subjugate our citizens and appropriate their wishes and aspiration, especially during elections.

“It is therefore not surprising that the APC leadership, having been exposed, would resort to hauling of invectives and tirades on Governor Wike and other democratically minded Nigerians.”

The statement cautioned the party, adding that it would not accept such outburst of frustration by the APC on any of it members or governors.

It further asked the ruling party to blame itself, not anyone “for its self-inflicted problems and come to terms with the fact that the train has already left the station.”