Wike Warns PDP Leaders, Says…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he will not be forced out of the party he helped establish.

Speaking during the 104th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) on Sunday night, Wike said it was ironic that individuals who joined the PDP long after its formation were now attempting to edge out founding members. He described such efforts as acts of ingratitude and political deceit.

Wike reminded party leaders that he had been part of the PDP since its inception in 1998 and had made significant sacrifices to strengthen the platform.

“How can people who met me in my own house attempt to drive me away?” he asked. “Those who came into the party after failing elsewhere cannot suddenly dictate the direction of the PDP. We will not allow anybody to destroy what we laboured to build.”

He further took a swipe at some governors, recalling their previous political affiliations.

“Ask Bala Mohammed which party he contested under when he became a senator. Ask Seyi Makinde—he was in the SDP and didn’t succeed. People join the PDP, become governors, and then try to chase away those who were here from the beginning. It won’t happen,” he said.

Wike went on to outline his long-standing political journey, noting that every major electoral victory he recorded—from council chairman to governor—was achieved on the PDP platform.

“I contested all my elections under the PDP and won. My loyalty has never been in question. I have paid my dues, and no one can write me off,” he stated.

The minister also reiterated that he would continue to support leaders who align with President Bola Tinubu, stressing that loyalty should be reciprocal.