Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a leading figure in the Peoples Democratic Party, Nyesom Wike, has called on aggrieved members who left the party to return, assuring them that their entitlements remain intact and will be honoured.
Wike made a plea for the party’s lingering internal crisis, insisting that many defections were driven by uncertainty rather than outright disloyalty, and stressing that the door remains open for reconciliation.
He urged the party leadership to urgently set up a strong reconciliation committee to reach out to dissatisfied members and rebuild trust across the ranks.
“The chairman and your team should put in place a strong committee to reach out to those who are aggrieved. There is room for them to come back, and whatever is due to them will still be given,” Wike said.
Speaking at the 108th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja, the former Rivers State governor warned that failure to resolve internal disputes quickly could weaken the party’s prospects in future elections.
“In life, there must be a period of crisis. What matters is how we resolve the crisis. Now that we are together, we must not stop at reconciliation,” he said.
Wike also reaffirmed his loyalty to the party, declaring that he has no intention of leaving despite ongoing tensions.
“I have been a member of this party since 1998, and I will not leave. Whatever happens, we will continue to live as members of the PDP,” he stated.
He further called for transparency and openness in party affairs, saying this would rebuild confidence and attract back those who had drifted away.
“If you engage them, they will understand and support the party. There is a need for openness so that we can achieve the unity we desire,” he added, while expressing confidence in the party’s legal team.
Earlier, PDP National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, signalled a fresh start for the opposition party, declaring that the era of uncertainty was over.
According to him, the party will strictly adhere to the Electoral Act and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) when conducting its congresses.
“The era of uncertainty is behind us. The era of strategy, consultation, and electoral preparation has begun,” he said, promising transparent and credible congresses across all levels.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, stressed that unity must remain the party’s top priority.
He urged members to bury their differences, warning that there was no room for exclusion if the PDP must regain its footing nationally.
Ohuabunwa also called for discipline and strict adherence to the party’s constitution, while commending reforms such as the e-registration initiative, which aims to strengthen the party and address the challenges ahead.
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