The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said there is still room for members who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return, as the party moves to strengthen internal unity.
Wike, a prominent leader of the PDP, made the call on Monday during the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at Wadata Plaza, the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
He urged the National Working Committee (NWC), led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, to sustain reconciliation efforts and engage members who had defected from the party.
“Now we are together, we must not stop at reconciliation. The more, the merrier. It will be nonsense to say those who have defected, let them go. No,” Wike said.
He stressed the need to set up a strong committee to reach out to aggrieved members, assuring that those who return would be fairly treated.
“There is still room for them to come back, and whatever that is due to them, they will still have it,” he added.
Wike attributed the wave of defections to uncertainty within the party, noting that many politicians often seek platforms where they feel secure.
“But now that the party is back and will be on the ballot, if you go and talk to them, I believe they will have a rethink and continue to support this party,” he said.
Reaffirming his loyalty, Wike declared that he had remained a PDP member since 1998 and had no intention of leaving the party.
On ongoing legal matters involving the party, the minister expressed confidence in PDP’s legal team, stating that they were doing a commendable job.
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He also congratulated the party leadership for reclaiming Wadata Plaza, describing it as a sign of legitimacy and strength.
“What shows that you are the authentic PDP is because you are holding your meeting at the national secretariat. If there’s any other PDP, let them come here and hold their meeting,” he said.
Earlier, Mohammed said the party was committed to bringing back defected members, adding that the leadership had already begun outreach to aggrieved stakeholders to ensure genuine reconciliation.
He emphasised the importance of unity for the party’s survival and future success.
Also speaking, Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, Mao Ohuabunwa, called for sincere reconciliation among members.
“The party’s national convention has come and gone. What now remains is a united party,” he said.
