A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cannot dictate its affairs.
According to Bassey Eko Ewa, factional Chairman of the party's Caretaker Committee, Wike's influence is no longer recognized.
Wike is no longer part of PDP, cannot dictate for us
Ewa made this statement in Calabar while reacting to recent controversies over the conduct of the state congress that produced the Venatius Ikem-led executive.
Author's summary: PDP faction rejects Wike's influence.