A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cannot influence its affairs.
Naija News reports that factional Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Bassey Eko Ewa, stated this in Calabar while reacting to recent controversies over the conduct of the state congress that produced the Venatius Ikem-led executive.
Ewa alleged that Wike, in collaboration with the PDP National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, supported the disputed congress held two weeks ago.
Wike cannot influence PDP affairs in Cross River State.
Author's summary: Wike's influence on PDP is denied.