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There is tension within the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State over an alleged plan by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory , to distribute ‘palliatives’ to members.The supposed gift has led some members to question his motives and others to worry about the potential impact on party unity.The party in the state is allegedly controlled by former governor Aminu Tambuwal, a former ally turn rival of Wike.
Recently, a support group within the PDP called the Advocacy Forum for Good Candidates shared Wike’s plans for palliative distribution. Alhaji Ahmad Amadi, the group’s chairman—also known as ‘Oil & Gas’ in Sokoto—explained that this initiative aims to bring party members together and help prevent defections after the PDP lost the Sokoto governorship election in 2023. “Since the loss, some big names in the party have not been supporting members, especially at the grassroots,” said Amadi.
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