PDP working on resolution of its internal crisis –Baraje

Victory Orimemi

Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abubakar Baraje has said the party is working on a resolution of its crisis, affirming that Rivers State Governor, Nyeson Wike remains in the party.

Recall that the PDP fell into crisis immediately after the party’s convention following Atiku’s nomination of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as the Vice Presidential candidate, this wasn’t welcomed by the Wike camp who have now demanded for the resignation of Ayu as the National Chairman.

Baraje explained on Wednesday in an interview with newsmen that the processes are on for a truce within the party. He also didn’t hesitate to clear the air about rumors of Wike planning to defect to the ruling party, he acknowledged Wike to be a hard-working man who accomodates people outside his party for healthy politics.

” I am aware that Wike has been meeting and inviting members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the Governor has not run foul of the rules or gone out of his bounds. Wike is a hard-working politician who is known for inviting people outside his party for project commissioning to set example for healthy politics.

“The party has rules and regulations. We will keep our traditions. Wherever we resolve the issue, it will be in the party’s interest. The processes are on.

“Wike and Atiku have started meeting. Let us waite for the official result of the meeting. As far as we are concerned Governor Wije is a bonafide member of our party. He is a leader of our party. Very soon, all the hullabaloo will be over.”