THERE’S ROOM, COME BACK, WIKE TELLS AGGRIEVED PDP MEMBERS
By: Wisdom Acka
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and National Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has urged aggrieved members of the party to return, saying there is enough room to accommodate them.
The Minister made the call during the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held Monday, 20th April, 2026, at the PDP national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
He explained that many of the aggrieved members who left did so out of uncertainty and in search of political shelter.
This is as he urged the party leadership to prioritize reconciliation, calling for the formation of a strong committee to engage with aggrieved members, stressing: “There is room for them to come back, and whatever is due to them will still be given.”
Wike emphasized the need for the PDP to unite quickly, warning that prolonged internal conflicts could weaken the party’s prospects in future elections. “In life, there must be a period of crisis. What matters is how we resolve it. Now that we are together, we must not stop at reconciliation,” he added.
The Minister reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP, 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 also stressed the importance of transparency in party affairs, stating that openness would rebuild confidence and encourage the return of former members. “If you engage them, they will understand and support the party. There is a need for openness to achieve the unity we desire,” he said.
Earlier, PDP National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed announced a new phase for the party, declaring an end to uncertainty, assuring that the party would strictly adhere to the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines in conducting its congresses.
“The era of uncertainty is behind us. The era of strategy, consultation, and electoral preparation has begun,” he said.
Similarly, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, emphasized unity as the party’s top priority.
Ohuabunwa urged members to resolve their differences, warning that exclusion would hinder the PDP’s resurgence.
He also advocated for discipline and adherence to the party’s constitution while commending reforms such as e-registration to strengthen internal processes.
