Barr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged aggrieved members of the party to return, assuring them of their entitlements.
Wike made the call on Monday at the 108th national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the party held at Wadata Plaza in Abuja.
He said many members who left the party did so due to uncertainty and the search for political shelter.
His words: “Chairman and your team should put in place a strong committee to reach out to those who are aggrieved. There is room for them to come back, and whatever is due to them will still be given.
“In life, there must be a period of crisis. What matters is how we resolve the crisis. Now that we are together, we must not stop at reconciliation.”
He warned that unresolved internal disputes could weaken the party ahead of future elections, while also reaffirming his loyalty to the PDP.
“I have been a member of this party since 1998 and I will not leave. Whatever happens, we will continue to live as members of the PDP.
“If you engage them, they will understand and support the party. There is need for openness so that we can achieve the unity we desire,” he said.
Abdulrahman Mohammed, national chairman of the PDP, said the party is entering a new phase.
“The era of uncertainty is behind us. The era of strategy, consultation, and electoral preparation has begun,” he said.
He said the party would adhere to the Electoral Act and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in conducting its congresses.
Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, called for unity among members, urging rhem to put aside differences and adhere to the party’s constitution.
Ohuabunwa also commended reforms, including the e-registration initiative, aimed at strengthening internal processes.