Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has boasted that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been taken back by loyal members.
Wike also hit out at defectors and asserted control of the party.
He took a swipe at opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Wike said this at the PDP’s 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja, while rival camps stayed away.
The convention, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was cited by Wike as proof that the party had regained institutional footing after a prolonged dispute over its leadership.
His words: “Today (yesterday) marks the rebirth of our party in a new form. Today (yesterday) is the birth of a united party, ready to move forward. We have seen the convention monitored by the electoral umpire which also tells you the importance of this gathering.”
He said: “Leadership is not easy. It requires courage, firmness and commitment. What we have seen, some governors leaving, only shows a lack of leadership. When crises arise, true leaders stand and resolve them; they do not run away.
“More importantly, we have reclaimed and returned the party to its rightful owners, the people.”
