Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that the party’s internal crisis has subsided, announcing that its doors are open to former members willing to return.
Gatekeepers News reports that speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike described politics as a game rather than a “fight to finish,” urging aggrieved stakeholders to put aside differences in the interest of unity and progress.
Addressing the aftermath of the party’s recent national convention, the former Rivers State governor said the period of internal wrangling had passed, adding that the PDP is now focused on reconciliation and rebuilding.
“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.
He disclosed that several former members who had left the party have already indicated interest in returning, noting that the political climate is becoming more accommodating for those ready to contribute.
Wike also criticised the “do-or-die” approach often associated with Nigerian politics, warning that such a mindset makes reconciliation 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.
“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,” he said.
The minister further advised aspiring politicians to remain active and visible, stressing that relevance in politics is earned through consistent engagement rather than titles.
“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 been embroiled in a leadership crisis since 2025, with rival factions holding parallel conventions and contesting control of the party in court — a development that has raised concerns about the opposition’s cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
