The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, “appeared not to have learnt,” as he defended his continued support for President Bola Tinubu and candidates aligned with the President.
Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike reiterated that his decision to back the President was not new and had been publicly declared in 2023, maintaining that his political position remains unchanged.
Wike was critical of the internal state of his party, stating that it had failed to learn from past experiences. He further faulted the party for failing to consult him on its candidates, stressing that his support cuts across party lines, provided candidates are aligned with the President’s re-election bid.
Wike also addressed the controversy surrounding movement restrictions announced ahead of the FCT polls, insisting the directive was issued with presidential approval and for security reasons.
