Governor Of Bauchi Responds Strongly To Wike’s Allegations

Governor Of Bauchi Responds Strongly To Wike’s Allegations

On Tuesday, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed addressed a threat from the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, who had warned of potential crises in states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mohammed, also the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, countered Wike’s threat by asserting that Bauchi State was well-prepared and resilient, stating, “Nobody can put fire in Bauchi. We have volumes of water……CONTINUE READING 

Wike’s warning came after the PDP Governors’ Forum called for the annulment of recent congresses in Rivers State, which had controversially shifted party control from Governor Siminalayi Fubara to Wike. During a state congress in Port Harcourt, Wike cautioned PDP governors to avoid interfering in Rivers State’s internal matters, warning that he would “put fire in their states” if they did.

Responding to Wike’s comments while addressing the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) members who visited Bauchi, Mohammed dismissed the threat, attributing Wike’s remarks to personal irritation rather than serious intent. He emphasized the importance of unity within the party and highlighted the PDP’s historical contributions to the country’s development.

The NWC’s visit was praised by Mohammed as a sign of the party’s solidarity and leadership. Kamaludeen Adeyemi, the National Legal Adviser, congratulated Mohammed for his leadership and assured that the NWC would support the governors’ forum’s decisions.

Meanwhile, within the Osun State PDP chapter, a pressure group named Professionals in PDP, led by President Sam Segun-Progress, has called for action against Wike. The group criticized Wike’s statements as arrogant and demanded that party leaders address his behavior. They urged the NWC and PDP governors to confront Wike’s actions and reaffirm the party’s commitment to its role as a credible opposition.