Wike Sets Conditions for Reconciliation in PDP

Nyesom Wike has outlined conditions for reconciliation within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that any peace effort must follow a structured negotiation process between opposing factions in the party.

Speaking at the 106th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Mohammed Abdulrahman-led PDP in Abuja, the former Rivers State governor said both factions must meet together to present and agree on clear terms before any reconciliation can take place.

Wike insisted that the proposed peace talks should not include postponing the party’s national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, nor should they involve setting up a new caretaker committee for the party.

“Don’t reach out to me personally; if you want reconciliation, let the other team come, while our team will also come,” Wike said.

“When you come for reconciliation, come with your proposals and terms. I will not allow what happened previously, where I was used, to repeat itself.”

The minister also commented on the recent FCT Area Council elections, noting that the PDP’s poor performance reflected the party’s internal divisions. According to him, the outcome would have been different if the party had been united.

On the leadership crisis within the party, Wike referenced a recent judgment by the Court of Appeal, which ruled on disputes surrounding the PDP leadership structure.

The appellate court, led by Justice Mohammed Danjuma, upheld an earlier decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja that the PDP national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15–16 violated provisions of the Electoral Act, the Nigerian Constitution, and the party’s constitution.

The ruling nullified the convention that produced Tanimu Turaki and other members of the party’s National Working Committee.

Despite the court decision, Wike maintained that the PDP is already recovering and dismissed claims that the party may fail to present candidates in upcoming state elections.

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