{"id":126092,"date":"2026-03-09T20:48:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126092"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:48:55","slug":"pdp-must-unite-focus-on-opposition-role-wike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/pdp-must-unite-focus-on-opposition-role-wike\/","title":{"rendered":"PDP Must Unite, Focus on Opposition Role \u2013 Wike\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1859210526182024185\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1859210526182024185-header\" class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1859210526182024185-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has praised the Court of Appeal\u2019s ruling on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ibadan convention, describing it as a victory for the rule of law, and called on party members to set aside personal ambitions and work together to make the PDP the country\u2019s leading opposition party.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Wike urged party members to prioritize reconciliation over further litigation, noting that the court\u2019s dismissal of multiple appeals, along with substantial costs, underscores the importance of adhering to the Electoral Act, statutory regulations, and the PDP\u2019s constitution.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He warned that violations of these provisions transform internal party matters into issues warranting judicial scrutiny, stressing that ignoring the law could harm the party.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">With party primaries scheduled for April and May, Wike advised that appealing to the Supreme Court could damage the PDP\u2019s chances and urged aggrieved members to view the judgment as an opportunity to unite.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cIt is time to set aside ego and personal interest and focus on making PDP the leading opposition party,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The former governor of Rivers state, clarified that the court\u2019s ruling effectively nullified the Ibadan convention, confirming that the tenure of the previous officers had expired.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0He emphasized that the National Caretaker Committee is now the legitimate body managing party affairs, preventing a leadership vacuum.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reiterating the importance of legal and party compliance, Wike highlighted that the dismissal of nine appeals, with costs totaling roughly \u20a618 million, serves as a reminder against political impunity and underscores the consequences of disregarding statutory requirements.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">There has been no official reaction from the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the party, and it remains to be seen whether they will appeal the court\u2019s ruling or heed Wike\u2019s call for reconciliation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He concluded by urging all stakeholders to seize this moment for unity, emphasizing that the party\u2019s survival and strength depend on cooperation, adherence to the law, and prioritizing collective interests over individual ambitions.<\/div>\n<div 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