Politics
Wike Says PDP Can Still Stand Strong if Greed and Pride Don’t Tear It Apart
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will survive, despite the internal issues rocking it. Wike gave this assurance on Monday evening while hosting a meeting with key party members under the banner of “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP.”
In attendance were former governors like Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, Samuel Ortom of Benue, and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia. Also present were the PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, ex-Senate Minority Leader Philip Aduda, current and former lawmakers, as well as zonal and state executives.
Wike praised the group, saying they’re not just people who make noise in the media but real members who have shown genuine commitment to the party’s progress. He highlighted the role of the G5 Governors, saying their decisions helped stabilize the country. According to him, if not for the steps taken by the G5, Nigeria would have been in deeper crisis.
He insisted that the PDP’s current problems stem from its failure to listen to warnings in the past. Wike emphasized that the party must respect both its internal rules and the country’s constitution. He added that as an opposition, the PDP cannot afford to act with arrogance or impunity. Instead of pushing people away, he said, the focus should be on unity and reconciliation. “Let’s not let greed and pride destroy our party,” he warned.
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.
He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
It was reported and revealed by the National Coordinator of the Obi Movement that an attack occurred at the movement against Peter Obi in Edo State.
He stated that the armed people had guns and shot at Peter Obi and his members of the movement.
“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”
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