The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that internal divisions and personal ambitions could destroy the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed serious concerns about the future of the party if certain members continue to prioritize their own interests over collective progress.
Wike stated clearly that the PDP, as it currently operates, cannot win the 2027 election. He blamed poor leadership and unresolved internal conflicts for the party’s weakening position.
The minister said, “Leadership is key, if you don’t show the right leadership you will suffer for it and this is what I have been saying.
“When people talk about the governor of Delta State and his predecessor moving out of PDP to APC, what wrong did he do? That he said he was going to support Tinubu, that was the crime.
“But the Chairman of the BoT who is the conscience of the party adopted Otti for second tenure. Why are people not commenting about that?
“The Chairman of PDP BoT adopted Alex Otti, governor under Labour Party, for second tenure.
“No opposition party allows impunity, it’s only the ruling party. Opposition is going to organize itself to take over the affairs of government.
“How many times have they made efforts? How many people have you wooed? Rather they are after Wike, they abandoned what they are supposed to do – the only crime is that Wike is a minister under APC government.
“I’m the only former governor who did not support the presidential candidate but made sure PDP won 100 percent in the governorship, State Assembly and National Assembly.
“Let any sitting governor or former governor come out to say that happened in their states.
“If PDP doesn’t take care, watch out for what will happen because selfish interest can kill an organization. You haven’t won an election but you are excluding people.
“You want to play the same game you played in 2023, it will backfire. I have told people that this smartness will not help you. Wike is telling you now to stop this smartness.”
