According to a report by Vanguard on Friday, April 3, 2026, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reassured Nigerians about the strength and resilience of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, emphasizing that the party is fully capable of presenting candidates for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, Wike stated that the PDP remains a formidable political force despite criticisms and challenges from opponents.
He stressed that the party’s focus is not merely on fielding candidates but on maintaining cohesion, unity, and effectiveness at all levels of the electoral process.
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Wike clarified that the PDP intends to participate in the 2027 elections at every level, from the presidency to local government positions.
He highlighted that strategic planning and internal organisation are key priorities for the party as it prepares for the elections.
According to him, political strength is not measured solely by the number of candidates fielded but also by the capacity of the party to mobilize support, maintain discipline, and present credible leaders who can govern effectively if elected.
During the media interaction, Wike also addressed criticisms directed at President Bola Tinubu over his recent visit to Plateau State following the Palm Sunday killings.
Critics had questioned why the president did not stay overnight in Jos and suggested that this showed a lack of empathy for the victims and affected families.
Wike defended the president, arguing that such criticisms misrepresent the responsibilities and expectations of the office.
He said that the presidency should not be reduced to symbolic acts of presence but should be evaluated based on broader governance responsibilities.
The minister expressed disappointment at media narratives that questioned the president’s sincerity during his visit.
He noted that while citizens naturally expect empathy and concern from their leaders, there is also a need to recognize the practical limitations of official engagements.
Wike said that some commentaries seemed to demand unrealistic gestures from the president, turning ordinary acts of condolence into exaggerated measures of compassion.
He described this perspective as reducing the role of the presidency to performing acts that are neither necessary nor feasible in the context of state obligations.
He said, “I was watching television this morning, I was so taken aback. Two ladies were saying, how could he have gone there? He just left, and then people, passengers were travelling, they were suffering. All kinds of things. You know, I feel so bad. We are not happy until he sleeps with each of the families in their houses. That is only when you will feel that he sympathises with them? What kind of country is this?.”