A fresh war of words has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after party chieftain Chief Bode George denied allegations by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that his Abuja residence was acquired with funds belonging to the Rivers State Government.
George dismissed the allegation as false and defamatory, insisting that the Maitama property was lawfully purchased from a retired civil servant through a property agent and had no connection with Rivers State or public funds.
The former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP said Wike’s accusation was baseless and challenged the minister to present evidence to support the claim, maintaining that he had nothing to hide regarding the ownership of the property.
He also announced plans to institute legal proceedings against Wike, saying the minister would be made to answer for what he described as reckless and damaging statements made against him.
George accused the FCT minister of dragging the party further into unnecessary controversy through repeated personal attacks, adding that senior political figures deserve respect regardless of political disagreements.
The latest dispute followed comments made by Wike during a media briefing in Abuja, where he described George as one of the “fathers of corruption” and questioned how the PDP elder statesman acquired his Abuja residence, alleging it was financed with Rivers State resources.
Responding to the allegation, George insisted he neither built the house nor received any financial support from Rivers State, stressing that the property was purchased legally from its previous owner.
He further criticised Wike’s conduct, saying the minister’s style of politics was unbecoming of a public office holder and warning that such comments only deepen the crisis within the opposition party.
The exchange is the latest chapter in the long-running feud between both PDP leaders, who have repeatedly disagreed over the party’s leadership crisis, court cases and the future direction of the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
George maintained that the allegations against him were entirely unfounded and vowed to seek redress in court, saying public officials must be held accountable for defamatory statements made against fellow citizens.