Politics

Wike Warns PDP Against Bringing Obi Back, Says Move Will Kill Party

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedSeptember 1, 2025

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will destroy itself if it attempts to bring back former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Wike, speaking during a media chat on Monday, accused the party of failing to learn from its mistakes in the 2023 elections.

He recalled that he had cautioned against allowing both the presidential candidate and the national chairman to come from the North, describing the decision as unjust and politically suicidal.

“From day one, I told my colleagues, PDP, you are shooting yourself. If you allow what is going on to continue, you’ll pay. And what did I say? You cannot have the presidential candidate at the same time as the national chairman of the party,” Wike said.

The former Rivers State governor insisted that the PDP’s refusal to embrace fairness and balance led to its defeat. “It is better now you have stolen the presidential ticket—and again stole the national chairman. I said it will purge you. And it really purged them. I have no regret for it,” he added.

He maintained that power must return to the South for the sake of equity and stability, stressing that bringing Obi back would erode the party’s credibility.

“To what? Bringing Obi to where? You want to kill the party? Obi that was abusing the party, saying it is rotten—so the party is now good enough for him? Ambition can make people even go to Satan’s house,” Wike declared.

The minister said such a move would strip the PDP of any ideological foundation. “If you want to destroy this party, dare it—bring Obi. There’s no way he will come back just because of ambition. No more ideology, no longer principle,” he warned.

Wike reiterated that zoning, justice, and equity remain the only path for the PDP to return to national relevance.

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.