man Owokoniran, the national vice chairman, South-West of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in defence of the party’s alleged inability to discipline former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike over anti-party activities, said that the party is more concerned about discussing national issues than talk about Wike now.
The PDP chieftain in a chat with Daily Independent said that the party is not unconcerned about Wike’s activities but will first address pressing national issues.
Owokoniran said, “There are more serious issues that the party is concerned about. The party is more concerned about insecurity in the country, and also the inconclusive election, as far as we are concerned.
“There’s the issue of subsidy removal, which the government is struggling to defend. The issue of interference in Niger Republic is also another problem that the party is concerned about. So, all these issues are more important than elevating an individual. I’m sure that all the issues will be addressed one after the other
“In my view the party is an institution. It is a question of summoning a meeting, having an agenda, addressing issues and coming up with a resolution. It takes time for the processes to be materialized.
Speaking about the concerns of Nigerians over PDP’s inability to effectively play the role of a strong opposition, he said, “If Nigerians have observed things that are questionable, of course every member of the party will be concerned and there is no way the party will ignore it.
While responding to questions as to why the party has still not acted when it is evident that Wike is no more a member of the party even though he hasn’t officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), Owokoniran said, “It is an organ of the party that will take a decision concerning the issue of Wike. It’s difficult to have an individual member of the party make that decision. The party will act at the appropriate time,” he said.
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