Wike Urges PDP Members to Drop Ego, Embrace Reconciliation After Appeal Court Ruling

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set aside personal interests and pursue reconciliation rather than continue legal battles over internal party disputes.

Wike made the appeal on Monday after the Court of Appeal dismissed a case filed by the faction of the party led by Taminu Turaki challenging issues arising from the PDP’s Ibadan convention.

The former Rivers State governor described the ruling as a victory for the rule of law, noting that the appellate court’s decision to dismiss multiple appeals with substantial costs reinforces the need for political parties to comply with statutory provisions, the Electoral Act, and their internal constitutions.

According to him, once party actors violate the law, such disputes cease to be internal matters and become subject to judicial scrutiny.

Wike warned that taking the matter further to the Supreme Court would be counterproductive and could deepen divisions within the party.

He urged aggrieved members to view the judgment as an opportunity to rebuild unity and reposition the party for future political contests.

“For me, it is an opportunity for everybody today to come back and see how we can salvage the party,” he said.

“Leave your ego. Leave your personal interests. Come back. Let’s sit down. Now we are here, can we see how we can forge ahead.”

The minister maintained that reconciliation and dialogue remain the most viable path for restoring stability within the PDP.