Nyesom Wike Rejects Claims Of Personal Gain In Tinubu Support And Declares Peoples Democratic Party Crisis Resolved

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses claims of self interest in his support for President Tinubu and declares the PDP leadership crisis is over.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 3, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Channels Television

Dismissing Allegations Of Transactional Politics

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed the growing speculation surrounding his political alignment with the current administration. During a media parley at his Abuja residence, Wike insisted that his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid is not rooted in personal gain or the pursuit of specific favors. He emphasized that his political stance has been consistent since the 2023 cycle, noting that if he intended to pursue his own executive ambitions, he would have resigned to run for the presidency himself. This declaration serves to frame his collaboration with the presidency as a matter of local political strategy rather than a transactional arrangement.

Declaring An End To The Opposition Leadership Crisis

In a major update regarding the internal health of the Peoples Democratic Party, Wike suggested that the period of intense internal bickering has effectively come to an end. He equated the nature of political competition to a game of football, arguing that it should never be viewed as a "fight to the finish" which precludes the possibility of future cooperation. By signaling that the door is now open for reconciliation, the minister encouraged aggrieved members who previously abandoned the party to return to the fold. This shift in rhetoric indicates a move toward consolidation following months of public legal battles and administrative fragmentation.

The Institutional Outcome Of The Abuja Convention

The recent national convention held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium has resulted in a new leadership structure for the Wike backed faction of the party. Over 2,000 delegates participated in the election of Abdulrahman Mohammed as the substantive National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary. This convention took place despite a series of legal challenges involving a rival faction and a previous affirmation by the Court of Appeal regarding the canceled Ibadan gathering. The presence of influential figures such as Sule Lamido, Bukola Saraki, and Ahmed Makarfi at the Abuja event underscores the significant weight behind this current NWC formation.