The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party to step up efforts aimed at reconciling with aggrieved and defected members.
Wike made the appeal on Friday during a visit to the party’s national secretariat at Wadata Plaza in Abuja, where he emphasized the need for strategic outreach to bring estranged members back into the party.
He urged the leadership to deploy engagement teams to reconnect with those who have left, noting that many remain politically uncertain and may still be willing to return if properly reassured about their place within the party structure.
According to him, the PDP still holds strong potential as a national political platform capable of attracting widespread support ahead of future elections, but must remain proactive in rebuilding internal unity.
Wike also expressed confidence in the party’s recovery from its recent internal crisis, stressing the importance of sacrifice, coordination, and sustained mobilisation to strengthen its opposition role.
“Yes, we had a crisis, and we have almost come out of the crisis; it is not going to be easy. It requires a lot of hard work… Continue to bring out programmes that will continue to make the party popular,” he said.
He further argued that the PDP remains Nigeria’s principal opposition party based on its electoral history, while criticising rival political groups for what he described as inconsistent claims about their opposition status.
In response, the National Chairman of the PDP, Abdulrahman Mohammed, assured Wike that the new leadership is committed to repositioning the party and strengthening its structures across the country.
Mohammed said the NWC would prioritise inclusiveness, support aspirants, and work toward securing victory in the 2027 general elections, while also addressing internal challenges at the party secretariat.
He added that the current leadership is focused on restoring order and correcting past administrative lapses to ensure greater efficiency within the party’s operations.
