‘No More Factions’ — Wike Declares PDP United After Court Verdict

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now unified following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which he says has resolved the party’s lingering leadership disputes.

Speaking to journalists on Thursday at his residence in Guzape, Abuja, Wike maintained that the court’s decision effectively put an end to all claims of factional leadership within the party.

“Today, the Supreme Court has brought to an end the so-called factions of the PDP. There is no more faction in the party. There is only one PDP,” he said.

The former Rivers State governor explained that the apex court dismissed multiple appeals challenging earlier rulings from lower courts, thereby affirming what he described as the legitimacy of the party’s convention and its leadership structure.

Wike also refuted claims that the court upheld the suspension of the PDP National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, stating that the matter was not part of the issues determined by the court.

According to him, attempts by aggrieved members to overturn the outcome of the party’s convention failed across all judicial levels.

“The Supreme Court has validated our convention and set aside all claims to any parallel structure,” he said, adding that the ruling confirms the PDP’s position as a united political platform.

The minister stressed the importance of adherence to party rules and legal frameworks, warning against actions that could undermine internal processes and electoral regulations.

“The fact that you are in a position does not mean you can act outside the law. There are rules guiding party activities, and those rules must be followed,” he added.

Wike further downplayed the impact of some members who defected during the crisis, describing them as lacking electoral value, while suggesting that others who left due to uncertainty could return in light of the latest developments.

On talks of opposition coalitions ahead of future elections, he ruled out participation in alliances that do not align with what he described as national interest or constructive political engagement.

“We do not believe in opposition for opposition’s sake. Our approach is constructive, not destructive,” he said.

He concluded by expressing confidence in the PDP’s stability and readiness to play its role as a leading opposition party in Nigeria’s democracy, describing the court’s decision as a victory for the rule of law and internal party democracy.