Mohammed also said PDP is working behind the scenes to ensure that Fubara and Wike work together in the interest of the party
By Kehinde Okeowo
Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed has said governors elected on the platform of the party only recognize Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State.
He made this known while receiving the delegation of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the major opposition party.
Speaking during the visit, Mohammed said the decision of the PDP governors to back Fubara was in order, adding that there is no going back on their support for him.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Bauchi governor noted that as the number one member of the PDP in Rivers state, Fubara should be allowed to have control over the party’s structure.
He also said PDP is working behind the scenes to ensure that Fubara and Wike work together in the interest of the party.
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He further told reporters that the NWC delegation has supported “the decision of the PDP Governors’ Forum to back Rivers State Governor Similaye Fubara as the leader of the PDP in the state.
“The decision is in order and that is how it is supposed to be. Governor Fubara is the leader of the party in the state. It is along this line that we collectively agreed for the rule of law, and the delegation gave their firm commitment and support for the position of the PDP Governors Forum in Rivers State.”
Gov Mohammed added, “We all know the relationship between the FCT Minister and the current Governor of Rivers state which is that of the mentor and the mentee. We are working behind the scenes to ensure they come together to work together in a manner that PDP is known for.
“Certainly, it is not something we can dictate here but we have summoned the courage and the will to ensure that the correct thing is done.”
TheNiche had earlier reported that the former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike and Fubara have been battling for the party’s leadership structure.
Wike, who is the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), recently warned the PDP governors to steer clear of Rivers State, threatening that he will set fire in their various states if they continue to support his estranged godson.