{"id":68097,"date":"2025-06-15T05:38:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T05:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=68097"},"modified":"2025-06-15T05:38:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T05:38:45","slug":"tinubu-supreme-court-wike-are-defenders-of-democracy-pdp-chieftain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/06\/15\/tinubu-supreme-court-wike-are-defenders-of-democracy-pdp-chieftain\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu, Supreme Court, Wike Are Defenders of Democracy -PDP Chieftain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Oso Abidemi\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah, has described President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as true defenders of democracy in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Turnah, who is the Acting Chairman of the PDP in Bayelsa State, commended the trio for their \u201ccourage, boldness, and unwavering commitment\u201d to democratic values, particularly in the face of recent political turbulence in Rivers State.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in Yenagoa, Turnah lauded President Tinubu for what he called his \u201cpivotal leadership role\u201d in safeguarding democratic governance.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, Tinubu demonstrated rare political will and integrity in supporting constitutional order after the Supreme Court revealed that Rivers State had lacked proper democratic governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Tinubu\u2019s steadfast courage in the face of adversity and his bold political will have proven essential.<\/p>\n<p>His unwavering stance highlights the importance of integrity in governance and reminds leaders of the responsibilities that come with power,\u201d Turnah stated.<\/p>\n<p>He further praised the Supreme Court as the guardian of justice, commending its role in upholding judicial independence and reinforcing the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>Turnah also reserved strong words of praise for Minister Nyesom Wike, noting his &#8220;relentless resistance to impunity&#8221; both within Rivers State governance structures and inside the PDP itself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWike\u2019s fight against undemocratic practices has been consistent and courageous,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The PDP chieftain extended his commendation to the 27 pro-Wike members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, whom he described as \u201ctrue defenders of democracy,\u201d and also hailed the PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the South-South Zonal Chairman of the party, Chief Dan Orbih, for their roles in resisting internal party oppression.<\/p>\n<p>Turnah\u2019s remarks come amid ongoing intra-party tensions and governance challenges in Rivers State, where loyalty lines and political power struggles have tested democratic institutions and party unity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oso Abidemi\u00a0 A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah, has described President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as true defenders of democracy in Nigeria. 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