Wike Insists On Staying In PDP Amid Lawmakers’ Defections To APC

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, insisting he will not follow the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and 15 other lawmakers who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Speaking after inspecting road projects in Abuja, Wike described the defections as a consequence of the deepening divisions within the PDP but stressed that he remains committed to the party.

“I am still in the PDP. Out of 27 members, 16 or 17 have left, but we still have a good number, about 10, and we will continue to work together,” he said, emphasizing his determination to stay.

He called on PDP leaders to act swiftly to resolve the crisis threatening the party’s unity.

“If you don’t put your house in order, it is the party that suffers. Those who have left are free, but those who remain will continue to work together,” Wike added.

Responding to viral claims that he had been arrested in France, Wike dismissed the reports as false and politically motivated.

“Last time, they said I was sick and flown abroad. Now, they claim I was arrested in France. I am focused on my work, and distractions will not deter me,” he said.

Wike reiterated that his priority is delivering on his mandate and maintaining the confidence of President Bola Tinubu.

“As long as the President is satisfied with my work, I will continue to focus on performance. Criticism will not sway me from my commitment to the PDP,” he said.

He added that consistent performance and dedication to the party will eventually quiet critics.

“People will ignore lies over time. Critics will always play politics, but I remain focused on my work and loyal to the PDP,” Wike concluded.