Some people are unhappy that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are collaborating, according to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.
He made this claim on Monday night at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja, at a joint meeting of PDP and APC stakeholders.
Wike warned against the “rush” for endorsements and the internal strife brought on by individual goals.
The minister emphasized that solidarity and dedication, not financial might, were the foundation of the group’s current political status.
He cautioned that because of their effective cooperation, outside forces are aggressively attempting to split the stakeholder ranks.
It would be challenging if we weren’t cooperating and unified. People will do whatever to keep us apart because they are unhappy that we are collaborating,” Wike said.
However, he voiced dissatisfaction in some people who have turned against the leadership after being appointed thanks to the group’s influence.
The minister cautioned that anyone attempting to displace others by dishonesty would not succeed, characterizing such actions as a failure of character.
He remarked, “Woe be unto the person that we have given an appointment [who] goes back to castigate,” pointing out that many people who had previously sought his mentorship could no longer look him in the eye.
Wike denied reports of private endorsements for local officials in the forthcoming political cycles, stating that his public and private stances are unchanged.
According to him, the only endorsement that is now accepted is for the presidency.
According to Wike, he hasn’t supported any candidates for the PDP or APC at the state level and won’t till elders convene. He reiterated that President Bola Tinubu is the only candidate the group has formally backed.
“Anything I say in the night is what I will say in the daytime,” the minister said, emphasizing his openness.
Wike praised the leadership of both parties, Rivers elders, and council chairmen for their cooperation in bringing the delegates together.
He pointed out that the success of the event was demonstrated by the lack of complaints about members “carrying along.”
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