Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has distanced himself from the decision to expel FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and other key stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fintiri, who chairs the party's National Convention Organizing Committee, stated that he doesn't support the expulsion, citing concerns it could further plunge the party into crisis ¹ ² ³.
In a statement, Fintiri emphasized his commitment to peace and stability within the PDP, urging stakeholders to work towards healing divisions and striving for unity and cohesion. He believes reconciliation is the way forward for the party, which has faced internal disputes and setbacks since the 2023 general election ⁴ ⁵ ⁶.
The PDP expelled Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and other members for alleged anti-party activities during the national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. Fintiri's rejection of the expulsion has sparked intense reactions, with some calling for renewed efforts towards dialogue and rebuilding trust among party members ² ⁷ ⁸.
