PDP is one, disregard splinter groups, Wike tells Nigerians
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, dismissed claims of division within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that the party remains united ahead of its national convention.
His spokesman, Lere Olayinka, in a statement on Wednesday, said while speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across Abuja, Wike said there was no faction within the PDP, noting that “only a few individuals may have grievances.
“We have only one PDP, no faction.”
He added that disagreements within the party did not amount to a split.
“I don’t know which camp you are talking about. There is only one PDP. Some individuals may not be happy, yes; but there is no faction,” he said, adding that reconciliation efforts could still continue alongside preparations for the party’s convention.
“That there is convention does not mean there will be no reconciliation. Everything has its own time,” he noted.
Earlier during the inspection, Wike said the FCT Administration remained committed to monitoring projects to ensure quality delivery and timely completion.
“In our usual programme, we make sure we go round to see what the contractors are doing and the quality of jobs they will hand over,” he said.
He disclosed that the bridge project near the Fire Service was nearing completion, with contractors assuring delivery within the next five months.
“From what we have seen, it is a very quality job. I commend the company,” he said.
The minister also confirmed that the N5 road project handled by Julius Berger had been fully completed and was scheduled for inauguration during President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary.
At the Nigerian Law School, Wike expressed satisfaction with the construction of 10 staff bungalows, describing them as completed and well furnished.
He also inspected ongoing hostel projects, commending the contractor handling the female hostel for good progress while expressing concern over delays in the male hostel.
“I am quite impressed with the female hostel, but I am not impressed with the level of work on the male hostel. They were awarded at the same time,” he said, although the contractors promised delivery by October or November.
Wike described the intervention at the Law School as unprecedented, noting that it marks the first time government was providing such infrastructure for the institution.
“This is the first time a government is trying to provide basic infrastructure for the Nigerian Law School,” he stated.
