WIKE VOWS TO SAFEGUARD PDP FROM VAMPIRES,’ MONITOR OYO POLITICS
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that he is closely monitoring developments in the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing that his involvement is motivated by a commitment to the party’s survival and success.
Wike made the statement on Monday during the 105th meeting of the PDP National Executive Committee in Abuja.
Addressing party leaders, he clarified that his concern goes beyond any single state, focusing instead on the overall stability and progress of the PDP nationwide.
“Let me state my position clearly: my interest is in the survival and success of this party. I am also attentive to all developments in Oyo State PDP. That is the extent of my interest,” he said.
During his address, the former Rivers State governor spoke about the party’s internal disputes, ongoing legal issues and the need to reposition the PDP ahead of future elections.
He dismissed claims that party members were being intimidated, arguing that recent court cases had weakened such threats.
“Who will intimidate us to the end? Some of us, by the grace of God, do not see what anyone can threaten us with. The legal battle has collapsed. They have no option but to recognise the Caretaker Committee,” Wike stated
He also warned against what he described as attempts by “vampires” to hijack the party’s structure across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, stressing that such efforts must be resisted.
According to him, the party is now waiting for clear guidance from the Caretaker Committee, particularly on the conduct of delayed congresses, which he said are essential for organising a credible national convention.
“They have no choice. We are waiting for the Caretaker Committee to give direction on the next steps, especially to ensure that congresses already due are conducted, after which we move to the National Convention,” he said.
Wike urged PDP members to abandon what he described as a culture of entitlement and return to grassroots mobilisation, warning against treating the party as a charity.
“Go to the wards. Go to the polling units. Go to the grassroots. Forget the idea that this is a charity organisation. Many people move from place to place without any political identity,” he cautioned.
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He rejected the view that a political party’s strength depends solely on having incumbent governors, recalling his own rise within the party.
“Some people believe that if you do not have a sitting governor, then you are nothing. Who told them that? I was not a governor when I became governor. We were told we were not governors, but we became governors,” he said.
Despite the challenges confronting the PDP, Wike insisted that the party remains a formidable political force with the capacity to recover.
“The PDP is very strong. We must leverage our strengths and keep moving forward,” he said.
While acknowledging peace initiatives from the Board of Trustees and the National Working Committee, he warned party members to remain vigilant, noting that efforts to destabilize the PDP are ongoing.
“Yes, the BoT has called for peace. Yes, the NWC has called for peace—that is their responsibility. But those of us actively involved in the process must exercise extreme caution. We must stay alert,” he stated.
Wike expressed confidence that these attempts would ultimately fail, urging members to remain united.
“They will not relent until they think you are defeated. But I will not be defeated. You will not be defeated. Let us keep moving forward,” he added.
He also highlighted the party’s internal strengths, citing its legal and organizational officers as key assets in navigating the current challenges.
“We have a capable Legal Adviser and an experienced National Organising Secretary. Experience counts, and when we pool our collective expertise, the results will speak for themselves,” Wike said.
He concluded by thanking NEC members for attending the meeting on short notice and urged them to stay committed to strengthening the PDP as a robust opposition party.
The party has scheduled its National Convention for March 28 and 29, 2026, in Abuja, where members of the National Working Committee and other statutory organs will be elected.
The announcement came after the faction’s 105th meeting of the PDP National Executive Committee in Abuja on Monday.
This decision follows a Federal High Court ruling in Ibadan, which nullified the PDP’s National Convention held on November 15–16, 2025, that elected Taminu Turaki as National Chairman.
The court also upheld the legality of the Caretaker Committee led by Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu as the only recognized NWC, pending a valid national convention.
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