Finally, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is taking decisive action to address the prolonged crisis that has plagued it since the last presidential election. The decision to activate internal conflict-resolution mechanisms is a welcome and necessary step toward restoring unity. Party leaders have worked tirelessly to prevent the current disagreements from undermining the PDP’s cohesion.
However, despite these efforts, Nyesom Wike remains obstinate, displaying a troubling lack of vision for the party he claims to love. Rather than seeking constructive solutions, he has adopted a destructive stance insisting on having his way or sabotaging the process altogether. While the party is already behind schedule in resolving this two-year-old crisis, the move to address it now is better late than never. Regrettably, the PDP’s reputation is being tarnished by leadership failures and a blatant disregard for due process.
Wike’s recent outbursts are nothing more than baseless theatrics. One must ask: What does he truly want?
No concession seems sufficient for him. He labels anyone who opposes his demands as a saboteur, yet he has consistently undermined the party’s leadership. His insistence on retaining Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, citing a Supreme Court order, reeks of hypocrisy; especially given his past defiance of court rulings, such as the illegal demolition of a property in Abuja.
Wike claims unwavering commitment to the PDP since 1998, but his actions tell a different story. How can someone committed to the party actively work to destroy it? If he genuinely values the PDP’s unity, why alienate key stakeholders and create divisions? The public has grown weary and wary of his antics—his name-calling, empty rhetoric, and dramatic outbursts no longer resonate. Nigerians deserve serious leadership, not comic distractions.
PDP leaders have rightly emphasized that the party’s institutions are stronger than any individual. No one person should hold the entire party hostage. The PDP’s recent steps toward reconciliation mark a pivotal moment. It’s time to stop catering to one man’s whims and move forward. The masses are yearning for effective governance, and the PDP has a crucial role to play in Nigeria’s liberation from poverty, corruption, and insecurity.
The time for action is now. Let the party refocus, unite, and begin the campaign for a brighter future for Nigeria.
RAHMAN OWOKONIRAN WRITES FROM LAGOS
