Wike drops bombshell, reveals 10 PDP govs submitted names to Tinubu for appointment

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has referred to those calling for his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as "Reggae Dancers".

Wike, a two-term governor of Rivers State under the PDP, made the remark while speaking at a press conference shortly after being sworn in as a minister under the government of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, August 21.

During the press conference, the former PDP governor noted that 10 of the PDP governors submitted names to President Bola Tinubu and questioned why he was the only one being called out.

His statement reads in part: "I laugh at those Reggae dancers in PDP discussing suspension—ridiculous people. Ignore them, and let’s focus on serious matters. There’s no PDP Governor who didn’t make nominations for Mr President. All of them made ten nominations each."

Wike further revealed that he informed the PDP national, zonal and state chairmen before deciding to accept President Tinubu's offer.

He further stressed that he also extended his consultation to the minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and his state governor.

According to the former governor, all the PDP leaders told him to "take that appointment"; therefore, he urged Nigerians to ignore the "bad belle losers" calling for his suspension from the PDP.

I wrote to the National Chairman of PDP, Minority Leaders, and others before accepting the ministerial nomination. I have all the evidence with me. - Nyesom Wike

I have been blowing grammar since all these days, not knowing the Party approved Wike's appointment by Tinubu. Lol pic.twitter.com/pH20HBWdQF

— Premier (@SodiqTade) August 21, 2023