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Wike declares ‘morning has come’ for PDP; calls for unity at convention

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Wike declares ‘morning has come’ for PDP; calls for unity at convention

By Abdullahi Muhammad 

Abuja

​the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Brr Nyesom Wike has declared an end to the internal "night" that has plagued the party, signaling a new era of "inclusivity, unity, and renewal."

​Speaking to a crowd of cheering delegates, Wike, stands as the National Leader of the party, painted a picture of a party that has successfully transitioned from the brink of collapse to a state of total recovery. 

He characterized the recent leadership struggles not merely as a political spat, but as a battle for the "soul of the party" against those who sought to weaponize ethnic and geographic divisions.

​Rescuing the "Umbrella"

Wike lauded the delegates for their resilience, specifically taking aim at "opportunistic elites" who abandoned the PDP during its darkest hours.

​"We arrested the party from the vice grip of those who abhor internal democracy. "We have returned the party to its rightful owners—the people. 

"You stayed the course in the stubborn faith that morning would inevitably come, and here we are", Wike stated.

The crux of the address was an olive branch extended to estranged members. Despite the hard-fought battles mentioned in his speech, Wike emphasized that the rebuilding phase would be "all-encompassing."

Some Key highlights of his proposed roadmap include: total inclusivity,  ​grassroots empowerment, and ​adherence to rule of law.

However, the National Leader saved his highest praise for the party’s grassroots supporters. 

He noted that while "elites were gyrating from one party to another" in pursuit of selfish interests, the ward-level members remained stable, providing the foundation for the party's "renaissance."

Together, we are standing on the positive side of history", Wike concluded

​As the PDP looks toward the next election cycle, Wike’s address serves as both a victory lap and a manifesto. By framing the convention around "renewal," the party aims to shed the baggage of its recent crises and present a united front to a Nigerian electorate hungry for a viable alternative.