Anti-Party Activities: Court Gives Crucial Verdict on Wike’s Suspension From PDP
- Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State will maintain his status as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- This was made known by Justice Inyang Ekwo while ruling over a case calling for his suspension
- Meanwhile, Justice Ekwo ruled out the possibility of Wike's suspension by barring the PDP from expelling or suspending him
FCT, Abuja - Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as a party member.
As reported by Channels TV online, the court ruling also stops the PDP, at the national level, from suspending executive members of the party in Rivers state.
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Both entities went before the court for allegations of anti-party activities orchestrated by Governor Nyesom Wike.
The judgement holds that the suspension of Governor Wike is a violation of his rights to the freedom of association as it is to members of the party’s executive council in Rivers state.
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As reported by Vanguard, Justice Ekwo said it is the power of the Federal High Court to grant redress to persons who have well-established acts that would amount to the infringement of their rights.
He stated that members of political parties could not be suspended arbitrarily without compliance with the political party’s guidelines.
Governor Wike and the G5
Governor Wike, on the other hand, remains at loggerheads with the PDP despite the conclusion of the election.
The enigmatic and charismatic Wike, alongside five other PDP governors, formed an integrity group originally called the G5.
The group was made up of Governor Wike, Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu State), Samuel Ortom (Benue State) and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State.
The quintet openly declared their support for an opposition party in the buildup to the 2023 general election.
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Meanwhile, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has again made a strong statement ahead of May 29.
The pragmatic leader of Rivers State said his entire cabinet and citizens would back the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the speakership of the House of Reps.
He, however, noted that the nominees made by APC must suit the standards required of a true leader.
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