PDP MUST FIX INTERNAL CRISIS BEFORE DREAMING OF 2027 VICTORY — WIKE
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By; Sunmola Ganiyat
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party faces an uphill task in winning the 2027 presidential election unless it resolves its internal disputes and rebuilds its political structures.
Speaking during a media chat on Thursday, Wike argued that no political party can realistically expect to capture the presidency without first addressing internal challenges and establishing strong grassroots structures across the country.
He also criticised what he described as the growing perception that Nigeria’s democracy depends solely on the participation of a few prominent opposition figures.
According to him, democracy should not be defined by whether politicians such as Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi contest elections.
Wike maintained that the PDP’s current challenges make any immediate presidential ambition difficult, stressing that rebuilding the party requires time, organisation and strategic planning.
The former Rivers State governor said the party should focus on strengthening its structures from the ward level upward before setting its sights on national elections.
He noted that winning the presidency involves building effective political networks across all 36 states and conducting extensive nationwide campaigns, a process that cannot be achieved within a short period.
According to Wike, opposition parties should first demonstrate their capacity to perform at the state level, consolidate their support bases and gradually position themselves for future national contests.
He argued that putting a party’s internal affairs in order is a prerequisite for electoral success and warned against pursuing presidential ambitions without adequate preparation.
Wike also responded to past accusations that he was working in the interest of the ruling party, dismissing the claims and insisting that his position on the PDP’s problems has always been clear.
He said he has consistently urged party leaders to confront the organisation’s internal challenges and focus on rebuilding rather than engaging in blame games.
The FCT minister concluded that success in presidential elections requires patience, strong structures and long-term planning, not merely political rhetoric or short-term mobilisation efforts.
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