Nyesom Wike Rejects Secret PDP Negotiations and Demands Transparent Reconciliation Terms from Senate Minority Leader

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike challenges Senator Abba Moro for clear PDP peace terms while confirming the 2026 national convention remains on track.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Champion Newspapers

Defiant Stance at the National Executive Committee

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified the internal power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by demanding absolute transparency in all peace talks. Speaking at the party’s 106th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Wike explicitly challenged Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro to move beyond rhetoric and present concrete, public proposals for unity. The Minister signaled a departure from traditional back-channel diplomacy, stating that he has no interest in leaders who negotiate behind closed doors only to adopt different stances in the public eye.

Refutation of Allegations Regarding Dual Loyalty

Addressing long-standing criticisms concerning his service in the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal administration, Wike dismissed claims that he is acting as an insurgent or "mole" within the opposition. He maintained that his professional role as a cabinet minister does not diminish his standing or loyalty as a member of the PDP. This assertion of belonging comes at a time when several party factions have called for his suspension, citing a conflict of interest between his ministerial duties and his influence over the party's internal machinery.

Finalization of National Convention Logistics

Amid rumors of further delays to the party’s leadership transition, Wike confirmed that the roadmap for the PDP national convention is now set in stone. He rejected proposals to establish new caretaker committees, arguing that such moves would only serve to prolong the current leadership vacuum. According to the Minister, the party has already secured a venue and settled all necessary administrative fees, ensuring that the convention will proceed as scheduled. He emphasized that the process would be inclusive, allowing all eligible members to participate in the selection of a new executive body.