The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Disciplinary Committee has clarified why key party figures, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have not been summoned for disciplinary hearings despite mounting calls for action.
Chairman of the committee, Chief Tom Ikimi, explained that the panel’s mandate is strictly limited to addressing formal petitions filed against party members, not unverified allegations made in the media.
In a statement, Ikimi emphasized that the committee operates solely within its jurisdiction, handling only petitions formally submitted to it. “Whether acts were committed against the party in 2015, 2019, 2020, or any other year, we can do nothing about them except if there are petitions sent to this Committee,” he stated.
The clarification follows widespread calls for disciplinary measures against Wike and other PDP chieftains for their alleged roles in the 2023 presidential election. Wike faced backlash for leading the G5 governors, who opposed the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during the election.
Meanwhile, the committee was set to hear petitions against former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and PDP National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. Both, however, failed to appear before the committee, citing health issues and non-receipt of petitions, respectively.
Ikimi disclosed that the committee has evidence that the petitions were duly served on Ortom and Anyanwu. Nonetheless, the hearing has been deferred to March 4 to ensure all parties receive a fair hearing.
“We believe all will be well, and the committee is going to be fair to everyone,” Ikimi assured.
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