The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, , has called on aggrieved members of the (PDP) to return to the party, assuring them that their entitlements remain intact despite their exit.
Speaking at the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at Wadata Plaza in on Monday, Wike said many members who left the PDP did so out of uncertainty and a search for political stability.
He urged the party leadership to take immediate steps toward reconciliation, emphasizing the need for a structured approach to re-engage dissatisfied members.
“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 stated.
The former Rivers State governor warned that prolonged internal disputes could weaken the party’s chances in future elections, stressing the urgency of unity.
“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 added.
Reaffirming his commitment to the PDP, Wike declared that he has no intention of leaving the party 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 said.
He also called for greater transparency in party affairs, noting that openness would help rebuild trust and encourage the return of estranged members.
“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,” Wike said, expressing confidence in the party’s legal team.
Earlier, PDP National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, signaled what he described as a new phase for the party, declaring that the period of uncertainty had ended.
According to him, the party would strictly adhere to the Electoral Act and the guidelines of the (INEC) in conducting its congresses.
“The era of uncertainty is behind us. The era of strategy, consultation, and electoral preparation has begun,” he said, pledging transparent and credible processes across all levels.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, stressed that unity must remain the party’s top priority. He urged members to set aside their differences, warning that exclusion would undermine the party’s efforts to regain national relevance.
Ohuabunwa further 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 PDP for future challenges.
