Abuja: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that his camp holds firm control of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) machinery, asserting dominance over the party’s internal power structure.
Wike stated this at the 106th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Wednesday.
The Minister’s stand followed Monday’s Court of Appeal ruling that nullified the Nov. 15 and 16, 2025, PDP National Convention held in Ibadan.
His stand also followed the Federal High Court judgment in Ibadan, which affirmed the leadership structure of the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Working Committee.
Wike stated that his camp is open to reconciliation but emphasised the need for their influence to be recognised. He also advised those seeking reconciliation to approach discussions with transparency and sincerity.
Addressing Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, Wike said, “When you are talking about reconciliation, come with your terms of reconciliation so that we will know. “Let those coming for peace come in the daytime and not at night”.
He dismissed accusations that his role in the All Progressives Congress (APC) led administration made him a “mole” within the PDP.
He remarked, “There is a perception that my involvement in the APC administration is causing party issues, but those making these claims are now with the APC, while I remain with the PDP.”
Speaking about the party’s upcoming National Convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, Wike clarified that all necessary preparations and logistics for a smooth transition have been completed. He rejected any suggestions of forming a new caretaker committee to appease aggrieved members.
“The party is working hard to ensure the convention holds. The necessary fees have been paid, and the venue has been secured. So, let no one bring up another suggestion to form another caretaker committee.
“I won’t accept that. The convention must hold, and we will allow everybody to participate,” he assured.
Addressing those threatening further legal action at the apex court, Wike said: “They said they’re going to the Supreme Court. It’s okay. The court is for everybody.
“Even in table tennis, one must lose. There is no tie in this game. We have the upper hand, and we will tell you this is what we want.”