The North Central Forum under the aegis of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has issued a stern caution to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, warning him against taking actions detrimental to the party or the region.

Speaking in Jos, the Plateau state capital during an emergency meeting, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, the chairman of the forum, emphasised the importance of collective efforts to ensure the party’s success in various legal stages, including tribunals, appeals, and the Supreme Court.

The forum’s chairman highlighted that they have received reports indicating that certain appointed officials, such as Wike, are engaging in contradictory actions.

He said that despite holding a position within the APC, he maintains his membership with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Zazzaga added that the reports suggest that he continues to support the PDP in various ventures and undertakings, particularly in legal matters following the elections.

He stressed that it’s crucial for Wike to openly declare his true party affiliation, adding that if his actions contradict the interests of the APC, the forum would not hesitate to take various actions against him, including legal steps.

According to him, given his role as an appointee within the APC, his legal background, and his reputation for tenaciously engaging in political-legal battles, especially in Rivers State, he should robustly support and devise strategies for the success of APC candidates in the courts, particularly in the North Central Region encompassing the FCT.

Also, the chairman advised Wike to be cautious in FCT demolition, land revocation, and other administrative policies that will have a negative outcome, as the North Central would be the first region to bear the brunt and take the full heat of any unpalatable occurrence in the FCT.

Zazzaga also cautioned Wike against leveraging his role as the FCT Minister to strategise for his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, a notion circulating in certain circles.

He noted that the forum would vigilantly ensure that his allegiance to the nation, the APC, and President Bola Tinubu is unwavering before entertaining any maneuvers for personal gain.

The chairman advised Wike to exercise caution in FCT demolition, land revocation, and other administrative policies that might have adverse consequences.

The North Central region would be the first to experience and bear the consequences of any unfavourable developments in the FCT.

He said the region is already going through a lot of challenges, including security, and they would not want anything to further aggravate the situation.

He called on all the APC leaders, supporters, and members alike to support all their candidates pursuing legal post-election matters in the courts so that they would come out victorious.

Zazzaga also urged Nigerians in general to support President Bola Tinubu, Secretary to Government of the Federation, George Akume, all the ministers, and those holding appointive positions so that they can excel in their responsibilities and deliver the dividends of democracy to the nation. (The Nation)

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