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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has effectively ended, signalling a new phase of reconciliation and rebuilding within the opposition party.
Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike dismissed the prolonged tensions that have plagued the party since 2025, insisting that the focus has now shifted towards unity and growth. He emphasised that the party is adopting an open-door approach, welcoming back former members who are willing to return and contribute to its progress.
“As far as I’m concerned, the convention has come and gone. People are trooping in. I will say, the door is open. Yes, we have had crisis. Now the crisis is over. Do we still have to shut our doors? No. Certainly not,” Wike said.
The former Rivers State governor framed politics as a competitive but collaborative process, rejecting the entrenched “do-or-die” mindset often associated with Nigeria’s political landscape. According to him, such an approach only deepens divisions and makes reconciliation more difficult.
“Politics is not a fight to finish. It’s like a game, like a football. If you see it as a do-or-die, it becomes difficult to reconcile. For us, it’s not that way,” he stated. “We have had our differences, but if you’re really sincere, there’s nothing left. We can do it together and move the party forward.”
Wike revealed that several former members who had left the party have already expressed interest in returning, suggesting that the political atmosphere within the PDP is becoming more accommodating. He added that rebuilding the party would require commitment and active participation from all stakeholders.
Addressing aspiring political actors, the minister cautioned that relevance within the party would not be determined by titles alone but by visibility, contribution, and sustained engagement. He warned that those who remain inactive risk being overlooked in future electoral considerations.
“There’s no doubt that we have a lot of work to do, but what is important is that we have put the convention behind us,” he added.
The PDP has faced a protracted leadership crisis, with rival factions organising parallel conventions and pursuing legal battles over control of the party.
