The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been resolved, calling on former members to rejoin the party and contribute to its rebuilding process.
Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, Wike described politics as a competitive but non-hostile engagement, likening it to a football match rather than a battle of no return.
He urged aggrieved stakeholders to move past personal grievances in the interest of party unity and progress.
“As far as I’m concerned, the convention has come and gone. People are trooping in. I will say, the door is open. Yes, we have had a crisis. Now the crisis is over. Do we still have to shut our doors? No. Certainly not,” Wike said.
The former Rivers State governor revealed that several individuals who previously distanced themselves from the party had already begun indicating interest in returning, noting that the current political climate is encouraging for those willing to actively contribute to the party’s growth.
He criticised the “do-or-die” approach often associated with Nigerian politics, warning that such attitudes undermine reconciliation efforts. According to him, the party’s recent challenges should be viewed as differences that can be resolved rather than irreparable divisions.
“Politics is not a fight to finish. It’s like a game, like football. If you see it as a do or die, it becomes difficult to reconcile. We have had our differences, but if you’re really sincere, there’s nothing left. We can do it together and move the party forward,” he added.
Wike further cautioned politicians against relying solely on titles for relevance, stressing that visibility, engagement, and consistent effort are key to remaining politically significant. He also hinted that those who fail to stay active within the party structure risk being sidelined in the future.
