Breaking: Wike Announces His Original Party ahead of 2027, "I Will Remain There"
- Minister Nyesom Wike confirms his loyalty to PDP, despite supporting President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections
- Wike dismisses speculation about joining APC, asserting political collaboration doesn't require party membership change
- The FCT minister then emphasises the importance of party structure and warns against overriding established political processes
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly declared that he will remain a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that his political roots and loyalty to the party remain intact despite his support for President Bola Tinubu.
Wike rules out APC membership
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Speaking during a media engagement in River state, the former Rivers state governor dismissed speculation that his collaboration with the Tinubu administration meant an imminent move to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“To APC, I have to leave? No,” Wike said firmly.
A video cited by Legit.ng on Monday, December 29, he further rejected suggestions that working with the President automatically requires membership of the ruling party.
He argued that political cooperation at the federal level does not erase party identity at the state or grassroots level.
‘Supporting Tinubu does not change my party’ - Wike
Wike stressed that it was possible to work for the President while remaining in a different political party, noting that such arrangements are not unusual in Nigeria’s political system.
“If you are working for the President, you are not necessarily a member of his party. A governor can be a member of another party and still work for the President," he said.
According to him, governance and party politics often intersect, but they are not always the same.
Wike highlights party structure, leadership realities
The FCT minister also spoke on the importance of party structure, culture, and leadership at various levels, warning against the assumption that power at the centre automatically confers control over party affairs in the states.
“Party leadership is not only about winning elections. There are structures, wards, local governments, and state organs that matter. You cannot ignore these realities," Wike said.
He suggested that conflicts often arise when political leaders attempt to override established party processes.
Wike further cautioned that leadership without internal peace could be counterproductive, stressing that sustainable political influence requires consensus and inclusion.
“Leadership wants peace. Without peace in the party, you will continue to see problems, not just in one state, but across others," he said.
‘I will remain there,’ Wike insists
Reaffirming his stance, Wike declared unequivocally that he has no plans to abandon the PDP ahead of 2027.
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“I know where I belong. I will remain there," he said.
His declaration comes amid intense political realignments and speculation over alliances ahead of the next general election, with Wike positioning himself as a key power broker while maintaining his long-standing party affiliation.
Analyst react to Wike's party declaration
A political analyst, Hamma Hayatu, while speaking with Legit.ng on Monday, December 29, criticised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s position, describing it as politically inconsistent and misleading.
According to him, Wike is “trying to sit on two stools at the same time.
He added that:
“You cannot openly work for an APC president and still claim full loyalty to the PDP. Politics demands clarity, and this double-faced posture only deepens mistrust within both parties.”
Makinde speaks about defections to APC
Legit.ng earlier reported that Makinde criticised the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that a weak opposition would harm the country’s democratic process. He also distanced himself from any future alliance with President Tinubu, despite supporting him during the 2023 election.
The governor stressed that rebuilding and strengthening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains his top priority as the party grapples with internal crises and high-profile defections.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
