Fintiri, present at PDP convention, distances himself from Wike’s expulsion

Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, has distanced himselffrom the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to expel Nyesom Wike,minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). At its ongoing convention in Ibadan, the capital of Oyostate, the party expelled Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended nationalsecretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti. Others removed from the party include Umar Bature, AjibadeKamarudeen, Mao Ohabunwa, Uwachukuwu, George Turner, Dan Orbih, MohammedAbdulrahman, Austin Nwachukwu and Abraham Amah. However, Fintiri, who was present at the convention, issueda statement on his X page, distancing himself from the expulsion of the FCTminister. In the statement, the governor said he could not align witha move that may worsen the party’s internal tensions. Fintiri said he prefers solutions that strengthen the PDPrather than actions that risk plunging it into deeper conflict. The governor said his loyalty to the party demands that hesupport only measures that enhance cohesion and long-term stability. “I, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of AdamawaState, wish to categorically state that I dissociate myself from the positionof expelling the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Wike,from PDP,” the post reads. “I believe that this decision is not in the best interest ofthe party, and I will not be party to any attempt that could further plunge thePDP into unending crisis. “As a faithful party member, my position is clear: I standfor the peace and stability of the PDP, and I will not support anything thatcould lead to its disintegration. I believe that peace and reconciliation arethe only ways forward for our great party. “I urge all stakeholders to work towards healing thedivisions within the party and to strive for unity and cohesion. As a partyman, I am committed to supporting efforts that promote peace, stability, andprogress within the PDP. “Let me reiterate that my position is guided by the desirefor peace and reconciliation, and I will continue to work towards achievingthis goal.”

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