Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while expressing strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In an interview with BBC Pidgin published on Saturday, Wike made it clear he has no intention of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite serving in Tinubu’s cabinet.
Reacting to questions about his political allegiance, the former Rivers State governor dismissed defection rumours, asserting: “I can’t do that, I’m not afraid — how can I leave a house I helped to build?” He maintained that as a foundational member of the PDP, he has no plans to abandon the party. “If anyone is leaving, it’s not me who built the house, it’s you,” he said.
Wike also took a swipe at some PDP stakeholders, particularly from the South-East, accusing them of issuing empty threats without commanding meaningful influence. He mentioned former governors Achike Udenwa and Sam Egwu, questioning their relevance in the party’s current structure. “We produced a governor and National Assembly members without threatening anybody. Meanwhile, those who can’t deliver three percent are the ones shouting threats,” he said.
On the 2027 presidential race, Wike ruled out any intention to challenge President Tinubu. “Why would I contest against someone I’m working with? That wouldn’t make sense. Who else would win if not him?” he remarked.
He concluded by warning that corruption and insincerity within the PDP’s leadership could ultimately spell doom for the party.
