Bode George vs Wike: What Happened?

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The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has fired back at Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, over his remarks on former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George. Wike had earlier said he had no regret blocking George’s PDP national chairmanship.

### Wike's Outburst Ruffles PDP Feathers

And so, the PDP came out swinging, saying Wike's outburst raises more questions than it answers and further exposes the depth of his obsession with Chief George. In a statement, the party's Publicity Secretary, Dr. Christopher Odianarewo, said Wike's statement is less like that of a Federal Minister focused on his office responsibilities and more like that of a man still preoccupied with an old political disagreement.

### Who is Chief Olabode George?

Chief Olabode George is a respected leader in the PDP and a former Deputy National Chairman of the party. He once expressed his legitimate aspiration to lead the party at the national level, but stepped down when it became clear that doing so was necessary for party unity and stability. The party says Wike's repeated claims that he stopped George from becoming national chairman are baseless and expose Wike's own contradictions.

### Is Wike a True PDP Leader?

Minister Wike claims that he blocked George's national chairmanship, but the PDP says he is just obsessed with George. Odianarewo said Wike's statement exposes his own contradictions and raises more questions than it answers. He also asked Wike to clarify some historical facts about the PDP's electoral history since 2003. The party says Wike may wish to seek clarification from former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar about the events and political decisions that shaped the PDP's fortunes after 2003.

### What Does This Mean for Lagos?

More importantly, the PDP says Wike has no moral authority to lecture Lagosians about their political choices. The party questions what Wike has personally achieved in Lagos to give him the right to lecture others.

### PDP Hits Back at Wike

The PDP has hit back at Wike over his remarks, saying his statement raises more questions than it answers and further exposes the depth of his obsession with Chief George. The party's Publicity Secretary, Dr. Christopher Odianarewo, said Wike's statement is less like that of a Federal Minister focused on his office responsibilities and more like that of a man still preoccupied with an old political disagreement.

### Bode George's Legacy

Chief Olabode George has a long history of service to the PDP and Lagos politics. He once led the party to election victories in Lagos State and maintained elected representatives at different levels of government. The PDP says Wike's attempts to erase George's contributions are baseless and expose Wike's own desperation to rewrite Lagos history.

### Is Wike's Obsession a Threat to the PDP?

The PDP says Wike's obsession with Chief George is a threat to the party's unity and stability. The party warns Wike to stop his attacks on George and focus on his responsibilities as a Federal Minister. Odianarewo said Wike's statement raises more questions than it answers and further exposes the depth of his obsession with Chief George.

### Wike's Record in Lagos

The PDP questions what Wike has personally achieved in Lagos to give him the right to lecture others. The party says Wike's attempts to erase George's contributions to Lagos politics are baseless and expose Wike's own desperation to rewrite Lagos history.

### Key Facts

  • Chief Olabode George once expressed his legitimate aspiration to lead the PDP at the national level.
  • He stepped down when it became clear that doing so was necessary for party unity and stability.
  • Wike claims he blocked George's national chairmanship, but the PDP says he is just obsessed with George.
  • The PDP questions what Wike has personally achieved in Lagos to give him the right to lecture others.
  • Wike's statement raises more questions than it answers and further exposes the depth of his obsession with Chief George.
  • The PDP says Wike's attempts to erase George's contributions to Lagos politics are baseless and expose Wike's own desperation to rewrite Lagos history.
  • Chief Olabode George has a long history of service to the PDP and Lagos politics.