The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified that former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, cannot face sanctions for alleged anti-party activities without a formal petition backed by evidence. Deputy National Legal Adviser of the party, Mr. Okechukwu Osuoha, explained on Monday in Abuja that although a disciplinary committee has been set up to handle internal misconduct, no member has been penalized so far because no official complaints have been lodged. He noted that the National Executive Committee had constituted the committee, chaired by elder statesman Chief Tom Ikimi with Eyitayo Jegede as secretary, but stressed that it has yet to sanction any member. “People often ask me specifically about the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike — why don’t we discipline him? Why don’t we take action? I tell them: It is not enough to merely say someone has committed an offence,” Osuoha stated. He emphasised that anyone accusing a party member must file a formal petition and be ready to testify and present evidence when the accused is summoned. “When that petition is written and presented, the petitioner must also be ready to come and testify. If the person accused is invited, you must come with your evidence,” he said. According to Osuoha, the challenges facing disciplinary enforcement are not unique to the PDP but reflect broader systemic issues in Nigeria’s political and legal institutions. “This is the same problem with our wider Nigerian system. It is not just about pointing out anomalies; the challenge is following them up to a conclusion,” he said.