The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will deliver a surprising performance in the 2027 general elections.
Wike also confirmed that the party’s National Convention, scheduled for March 29 and 30, will proceed as planned, despite ongoing internal disagreements. He noted that reconciliation among aggrieved members would continue even after the convention.
Speaking in Abuja after inspecting preparations at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome, the venue for the event, Wike dismissed concerns over a Supreme Court appeal filed by a faction led by Tanimu Turaki, stating that it would not affect the convention.
According to him, disagreements are natural in any large political group, but the PDP remains committed to resolving its differences through dialogue and inclusiveness.
He emphasized that the party is open to accommodating all members, describing the PDP as broad and flexible enough to handle internal concerns while prioritizing unity.
On zoning arrangements, Wike revealed that key positions have already been shared across regions to ensure balance. He explained that the presidential ticket has been zoned to the South, while the party chairmanship has been allocated to the North, adding that this consensus approach would help avoid internal conflict.
The minister also stated that, unlike in the past, the party is presenting a more united front, with stakeholders aligning on a common direction ahead of the convention.
Providing an update on preparations, Wike said the party is nearly fully ready for the event, with logistics, seating arrangements, and facilities already in place for an expected 2,500 delegates.
He reassured members that final arrangements would be completed before the commencement of the convention.