Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains united in Rivers State despite the continuing crisis between him and his successor, Governor Siminalai Hubala. He declared that he was.
Wike, a former Rivers State governor, made this statement on Wednesday during a media parley with selected journalists in Abuja.
“PDP is united in Rivers,” Wike said, calling on disgruntled party members to put aside their differences and work together.
He noted the recent successes of the PDP’s ward and local government assemblies, which he said were “successful”.
His comments came amid a tumultuous period for the oil-rich state, where tensions between Mr Hubala and MPs loyal to Mr Wike have frequently made headlines.
The rift between the two leaders has led to high-profile clashes, with Wike supporters in the Rivers State House of Assembly recently ignoring Governor Hubala on key parliamentary decisions.
Last year, Mr Hubala survived an impeachment attempt by pro-Wike MPs, marking the peak of the ongoing power struggle.
Mr Wike, who resigned in May 2023 and subsequently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government as FCT Minister, said that while some leaders face electoral defeat, there is unity within the PDP party. He emphasized that he is suing for
