Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has assured dissatisfied members of the party that they will not be denied their rightful entitlements if they choose to return, noting that many who left did so due to uncertainty and political realignments.
He called on the party leadership to urgently establish a reconciliation committee to reach out to aggrieved members.
“Chairman and your team should set up 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 during the 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party held on Monday at Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
The former Rivers State governor also stressed the need for unity within the PDP, warning that ongoing internal divisions could weaken the party’s chances in future elections if not addressed quickly.
“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 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 follow the Electoral Act and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 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.
Wike 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 aimed at strengthening internal processes and repositioning the party for the challenges ahead.
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