Court Sacks All Rivers PDP Exco Members Loyal to Wike
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Monday as the Rivers State High Court nullified all party congresses conducted in the state under the leadership of former Governor Nyesom Wike. Justice Stephen Jumbo delivered the ruling, declaring the congresses held at the ward, local government, and state levels in 2024 as void.
The decision effectively dissolves the executive structures of the PDP in Rivers State, which were dominated by loyalists of Wike.
The court’s decision is seen as a significant blow to Wike’s influence within the PDP in Rivers State. Wike, who played a prominent role in the party during his tenure as governor, has been at the center of the party’s ongoing internal wrangling.
Justice Jumbo cited irregularities in the conduct of the congresses, including violations of party guidelines and lack of adherence to due process. The ruling paves the way for fresh congresses to be conducted, though the timeline for such exercises has not been set.
This latest development is expected to further polarize the PDP in Rivers State, as factions loyal to Wike and opposing groups continue to vie for control of the party’s structure in the state. Political analysts suggest that the ruling could impact the party’s ability to present a united front in future elections.
Party members and stakeholders are now awaiting the next steps from the national leadership of the PDP, which has yet to issue an official statement on the court’s decision.
