Those Who Alleged I Backed APC Are Now Joining — Wike

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has blasted his detractors inside the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claiming that some who had previously accused him of being an employee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had since joined the ruling party.

Wike acknowledged his pleasure with recent political alignments while speaking on Wednesday at the flag-off of a road project in Abuja. He also hinted that he will soon give Nigerians a detailed update on current happenings.

“I’m thrilled, but I’ll be speaking to Nigerians soon,” Wike stated. “I have been observing social media and television every day. Those who said that I was working for the APC and that I wanted to subvert their party (the PDP) are now all members of the APC. That means they should give me credit for working toward their goal if it is true. Therefore, I deserve praise for my excellent work on their behalf.

The FCT minister, a former PDP governor of Rivers State for two terms, stated that politics calls for maturity and prudence while emphasizing that he is still committed to his responsibilities in the FCT.

“I have stated that politics is for the developed. Politics requires extreme caution,” he continued.

Wike’s comments were made in the midst of several high-profile PDP to APC resignations.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri announced his departure from the PDP on Wednesday, while Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah formally joined the APC on Tuesday.