Wike Says He Is Closely Watching Developments in Oyo PDP

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he is closely monitoring developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, stressing that his interest is driven by the need to keep the party united and strong.

Wike made the statement on Monday in Abuja while speaking at the PDP’s 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. He said the PDP’s history as a former ruling party at the national level made it important for members to work towards its stability and growth.

According to him, his attention to Oyo State politics is based on loyalty to the party and concern for its future, not personal ambition.

“Let me state clearly that I am interested in the survival and success of this party. I am also interested in everything happening in the Oyo State PDP. That is all,” Wike said.

He also rejected claims that party members were being intimidated, arguing that recent court rulings had settled the issues in dispute.

“Who will intimidate us? By the grace of God, some of us are not afraid of threats. The legal battle has collapsed. They have no option but to recognise the Caretaker Committee,” he stated.

Wike’s comments come amid a lingering political rift between him and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Both leaders, once close allies, are now aligned with opposing factions within the PDP.

The division deepened in November last year when a faction led by Governor Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed organised a national convention, which was later nullified by a Federal High Court in Oyo State.

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