Wike says PDP’s survival depends on respect for party and national constitutions
Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the survival of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hinges on strict adherence to its constitution and the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.
Wike made this statement on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with former governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia).
Also present at the meeting were Senator Samuel Anyanwu, former Senate Minority Leader Philip Aduda, serving and former federal and state lawmakers, and zonal and state party executives.
Describing the attendees as committed stakeholders of the PDP, Wike emphasized their shared belief in preserving the party’s relevance and integrity.
He argued that the PDP would not be facing its current challenges had it heeded the advice of the G5 Governors— a group of five dissenting PDP governors who advocated for presidential zoning and internal reforms.
According to Wike, the agitation by the G5 played a crucial role in stabilizing the country’s political climate. He also criticized what he called a double standard within the party, questioning why only National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu was prevented from returning to his position after contesting—and losing—the Imo State governorship election.
“All of you here are those who are committed to the survival of our party,” Wike said. “Today, this country is stabilized because of the activities of the G5 Governors. You may like us or hate us, but the truth is that if the G5 didn’t act, the country might have been in crisis.”
He reiterated that respecting the constitution of both the party and the country is the only path forward for the PDP.
