The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis has taken a new turn after the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, on Wednesday, advised the leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chief Edwin Clark, to avoid sentimen in addressing issues.
Damagum’s call followed Clark’s demand for the exit of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from the party.
In an open letter, Clark accused the minister of using his closeness to President Bola Tinubu to exert pressure on the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the party.
However, Damagum in a statement urged the elder statesman to reflect on his age and refrain from public disputes.
He said: “I will borrow Olisah Metuh’s remarks from 2015 when Edwin Clark left the party.
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“There’s no doubt that he is an elder statesman. But I thought that when you reach that age, God has given you the opportunity and wisdom to be a father to all, not to engage in public arguments.
“He has all it takes to do the needful, not by taking a sentimental approach to the situation. I was not raised to disrespect elders, so I don’t intend to dwell on this further.”
The exchange highlights the deepening divisions within the PDP with Clark calling for Wike’s exit and Damagum cautioning against sentiment.
The party’s leadership faces a daunting task in reconciling the warring factions and restoring unity.
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