Tensions Boil In PDP: Bode George Dares Wike Ahead Of Crucial NEC Meeting

In an interview with Punch, George affirmed that the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting slated for June 30 will proceed as scheduled.

He emphasized that only the NEC has the authority to speak on matters related to the party’s national convention, cautioning Wike and his allies against overstepping their bounds.

“As a senior member and custodian of the PDP’s constitution and principles, I urge this young man (Wike) to understand that only the NEC has the mandate to decide on such issues,” George stated. “If the G-5 governors have contributions—whether supportive or critical—they should be made within the party framework. That is the moral and proper path.”

George further advised restraint from Wike’s camp, stressing the supremacy of the NEC. “These individuals need to stay calm. They will not defy the NEC. Let the NEC speak first. I served 10 years in the National Working Committee and have never witnessed anything like this. We won’t entertain discussions outside the NEC’s platform. Whatever the majority decides, that is final.”

He concluded by reaffirming that the PDP is a shared institution and not anyone’s personal asset. “No one owns the PDP—no matter how important they think they are. We don’t have emperors in this party. We follow the rules. The NEC will meet on June 30, and by God’s grace, all this noise and drama will be resolved.”