Wike Breaks Silence: ‘They Want Me Out Of The PDP I Helped Build? Never

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his intention to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even while continuing his support for President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking in an interview with BBC, Wike asserted that he is not driven by fear and will not walk away from a party he helped build.

“I can’t just walk away — I built this house, and now you’re asking me to leave it? No. You will be the one to leave, not me,” Wike stated firmly.

He emphasized that he would not abandon the PDP under pressure from party members, saying that those making threats should be the ones to leave instead.

“You want to destroy a structure I labored to build? I won’t let that happen. I’m staying,” he added.

Wike also addressed what he described as baseless threats from some South-East PDP members, questioning their credibility and political strength.

“Opposition doesn’t breed impunity or arrogance — those traits belong to the ruling party because it holds power,” he said.

He went further to criticize some notable figures in the PDP:

“Look at Achike Udenwa, a former governor of Imo State — no National Assembly member, and he couldn’t even secure three percent of the votes for his party, yet he issues threats.”

“Same with Sam Egwu of Ebonyi — no governor, no National Assembly seat, but still threatening. They are empty. What threat are they really issuing?”

Wike contrasted their performance with his own political achievements:

“We’ve delivered governors and National Assembly members and yet we’re not the ones threatening. It’s those who contributed nothing who are making noise.”