The Minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revealed that the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri once accused him of working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Minister made the statement during an appearance on Channels Television on Monday while reacting to Diri’s defection.
Naijaonpoint reports that Diri officially defected to the APC on Monday, stating that he is taking the decision in the interest of Bayelsa State.
Speaking on the development, Wike stated that Diri should be thankful that he opened his eyes.
He accused Diri of hypocrisy, saying he once branded others “undertakers” trying to bury the PDP but has now joined the APC.
He said, “Diri has said he has left PDP, and I’m one of the happiest persons today.
“If I heard what he said, he claimed that some people came into the party as undertakerrs
“I didn’t just come into the party; I have been a bona fide member since 1998.”
The minister recounted his political journey, noting that he began his career as a local government chairman and later served as governor of Rivers for eight years.
“When Diri was in PDP, he was one of those who said I was working for APC to destroy PDP.
“He was the chairman of the zoning committee of the party.”
The former Rivers governor also said Diri should be grateful for his defection.
“If he were to say I am working with APC, Diri should come to me and say, ‘Thank you, master.
“He should pay me and say, ‘Thank you for opening my eyes to see the light,’ if he were true.”
Wike said his record of loyalty to the PDP remains unquestionable despite the party’s internal wrangling.
“When I was a governor under Buhari, everything was done to kill PDP, but I said no way, I fought.
“Leadership is key to everything you are doing. Everybody wants to make excuses. The man they claimed is killing PDP is still in the PDP,” he said.
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