Minister Nyesom Wike says PDP remains strong, urging grassroots rebuilding and warning against attempts to destabilise the party
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a formidable political force in Nigeria, cautioning members against treating the party as a charity organisation.
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Wike made the remarks on Monday night during the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, emphasising the importance of returning to grassroots structures to rebuild the party from the ward and polling unit levels.
“Forget the idea that PDP is a charity organisation. PDP remains a formidable political force despite its current challenges. PDP is too strong, very strong. We must capitalise on what we have and move forward,” Wike said.
The minister also addressed ongoing internal disputes, legal challenges, and efforts to stabilise the party ahead of future elections.
He expressed particular interest in the affairs of the Oyo State chapter, stressing that adversaries aiming to destabilise PDP would ultimately fail.
“They will not give up until they believe you are destroyed, but I will not be destroyed; you will not be destroyed. Let us move forward,” Wike stated, adding that attempts by what he described as “vampires” to take over party structures nationwide, including the FCT, would not succeed.
Highlighting the strength of PDP’s internal capacity, Wike cited the competence of the party’s legal and organising officers, stressing the importance of experience in navigating challenges.
“We have a competent legal adviser. We have a competent national organising secretary. Experience matters. When we combine our collective experience, the results will speak for themselves,” he said.
Wike concluded by thanking NEC members for attending on short notice and urged continued commitment to strengthening PDP as Nigeria’s leading opposition party.
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He also noted that the party awaits directives from the caretaker committee on the conduct of overdue congresses, describing them as “critical steps” for organising a credible national convention.
