Wike, PDP Chair Clash with Clark as Anti-Fubara Tensions Intensify

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In a recent development within the People's Democratic Party (PDP), tensions have escalated as the party grapples with internal conflicts centered around the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umaru Damagum, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have come under fire from elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark, who accused them of undermining the party's stability.

Reports indicate that at least 12 members of the PDP's National Working Committee (NWC), including Damagum, are allegedly aligned with Wike in efforts to unseat Governor Fubara. This has led to a significant division within the NWC, with a minority group opposing these moves. The split has exacerbated an already volatile situation in Rivers State, where a power struggle between Wike and Fubara has nearly paralyzed governance.

The conflict has extended to the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is now divided into two factions—one loyal to Wike and the other to Fubara. Despite attempts by President Bola Tinubu and other national figures to mediate, the feud has persisted, leading to parallel legislative sessions and deepening the crisis.

Chief Edwin Clark has openly criticized Wike's influence in the PDP, accusing him of leveraging his relationship with President Tinubu to pressure Governor Fubara. In response, Wike and Damagum have dismissed Clark's statements, questioning his allegiance to the PDP and his understanding of the party's internal dynamics.

Amidst this turmoil, the PDP has inaugurated a disciplinary committee, led by former Minister of Foreign Affairs Chief Tom Ikimi, to investigate members for alleged anti-party activities. The committee is expected to review reports and recommend actions to the party's National Executive Committee.

The unfolding events suggest that the PDP is at a critical juncture, with its unity and future direction hanging in the balance. As the situation develops, the party's leadership faces the daunting task of navigating these internal conflicts to prevent further damage and maintain its standing in Nigerian politics.

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