Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, has expressed strong criticism of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying he is not surprised by what he described as the minister’s repeated misinterpretation of court rulings. He further claimed that Wike has never appeared in a courtroom since being called to the bar.
Abdullahi made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television while reacting to Wike’s recent comments on the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP. Wike had insisted that the Supreme Court judgment validated the Abdulrahman-led faction of the party and challenged the rival Turaki group to open offices or sell nomination forms in Abuja.
Responding, Abdullahi dismissed Wike’s interpretation of the judgment and insisted that the Turaki-led faction remains fully active and undeterred. According to him, the group has already begun political activities, including the sale of nomination forms for various positions.
He disclosed that he personally obtained a governorship nomination form in Kebbi State just a day earlier, adding that several other aspirants were also purchasing forms across different levels.
Abdullahi explained that the faction is currently operating from a temporary secretariat after avoiding the main Wadata office due to security concerns linked to a Federal High Court ruling, which he said allowed Wike’s faction to maintain presence there.
He also challenged Wike to attempt taking over their current office if he believes he has the authority, stressing that the faction is still functioning effectively despite the situation.
According to Abdullahi, Wike’s conduct reflects disregard for legal processes, warning that such actions could endanger Nigeria’s democratic stability if not checked. He further argued that the Supreme Court judgment was misinterpreted, stating that it upheld the suspension of the officials Wike supports while nullifying the Ibadan convention.
In his words, “These individuals have clearly chosen not to respect the law… I’m not surprised, he has never been to the courtroom for once since becoming a lawyer.”