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

Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, has distanced himself from 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 Oyo state, the party expelled Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti.

Others removed from the party include Umar Bature, Ajibade Kamarudeen, Mao Ohabunwa, Uwachukuwu, George Turner, Dan Orbih, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Austin Nwachukwu and Abraham Amah.

However, Fintiri, who was present at the convention, issued a statement on his X page, distancing himself from the expulsion of the FCT minister.

In the statement, the governor said he could not align with a move that may worsen the party’s internal tensions.

Fintiri said he prefers solutions that strengthen the PDP rather than actions that risk plunging it into deeper conflict.

The governor said his loyalty to the party demands that he support only measures that enhance cohesion and long-term stability.

“I, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, wish to categorically state that I dissociate myself from the position of 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 of the party, and I will not be party to any attempt that could further plunge the PDP into unending crisis.

“As a faithful party member, my position is clear: I stand for the peace and stability of the PDP, and I will not support anything that could lead to its disintegration. I believe that peace and reconciliation are the only ways forward for our great party.

“I urge all stakeholders to work towards healing the divisions within the party and to strive for unity and cohesion. As a party man, I am committed to supporting efforts that promote peace, stability, and progress within the PDP.

“Let me reiterate that my position is guided by the desire for peace and reconciliation, and I will continue to work towards achieving this goal.”