Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, as inconsistent in his political stance, revealing that ahead of the recently concluded national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he (Bala Mohammed) approached him and asked to produced the PDP National Secretary, a request he said was declined.
The FCT Minister also said the Bauchi State governor came to him in 2022, asking that President Bola Tinubu, who was the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate then, be supported in the 2023 election, only to backtracked few days later, insisting that such action showed the unstable character of Governor Mohammed.
Wike, who spoke while inspecting ongoing projects in Jahi and Kuje in Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done by the contractors. He added that the projects, which included the bridge and road linking Jahi with Gwarimpa, Airport Expressway to Kuje and Kuje to Gwagwalada, are expected to be commissioned to mark the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He dismissed allegations by Governor Mohammed, that he was planted to destroy the PDP, branding the claim as “embarrassing, baseless and a product of an inconsistent mindset.”
Wike said; “It’s very embarrassing. He (Bala Mohammed) says one thing in the morning, in the afternoon he says a different thing. But for us, we are very happy that he has told Nigerians who he is —that he’s never been stable.”
The Minister mocked Governor Mohammed’s demand for the position of National Secretary of the PDP for his faction, describing him as a “conquered person” who should negotiate from a position of weakness, not by asking for the most important position.
”You’re already conquered, you lost. You’re talking from a weak point and you want to demand Secretary? That is not done,” Wike said.
He boasted that the recent convention of the PDP has silenced doubters, who predicted its collapse, saying “the convention has shown that the PDP is alive and kicking. Yes, there are one or two issues, but that is normal and we will fix them.”
Wike also took a swipe at what he called inconsistent politicians, who shift alliances at will, warning Nigerians to watch closely those who “say one thing today and another tomorrow.”
He reaffirmed his intent to remain in the PDP while maintaining his support for the President.
“I have made it clear, I will not leave the PDP, but I will continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. That has always been my position, since 2022. I didn’t hide. Unlike those who will say one thing in the morning and say another in the afternoon,” Wike declared.
