PDP Remains United — Wike Dismisses Faction Claims, Inspects Ongoing FCT Projects

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of division within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that the party remains united despite disagreements among some members.

Wike spoke on Wednesday while addressing journalists during an inspection of ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across Abuja, ahead of the PDP’s planned national convention.

“We have only one PDP, no faction,” the minister said, stressing that internal grievances should not be interpreted as a split within the party.

“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 added, noting that reconciliation efforts could continue alongside preparations for the convention.

“That there is a convention does not mean there won’t be reconciliation. Everything has its own time,” Wike said.

During the inspection tour, Wike reiterated the FCT Administration’s commitment to strict monitoring of projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.

“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 headquarters in Abuja is 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,” Wike noted.

The minister also confirmed that the N5 road project, handled by Julius Berger, has been completed and is expected to be inaugurated during the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure.

At the Nigerian Law School, Wike expressed satisfaction with the completion of 10 staff bungalows, describing them as fully furnished, while inspecting ongoing hostel projects. He praised progress on the female hostel but expressed 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, noting that contractors have promised completion by October or November.

Describing the government’s intervention at the Nigerian Law School as unprecedented, Wike said it is the first time such a level of infrastructure support has been provided to the institution.

“This is the first time a government is trying to provide basic infrastructure for the Nigerian Law School,” he stated.

Addressing concerns over funding and project pace, Wike credited the administration’s achievements to prudent resource management and strong political will.

“It is not about the amount of money, but commitment. You can have all the money and still not achieve results if you are not committed,” he said, adding that the FCT Administration mainly relies on internally generated revenue and only awards contracts it can finance.

“Projects we don’t have money for, we will not award them,” he stressed.

Wike also attributed continued progress in infrastructure development to the support of President Tinubu, saying the presidency’s backing has helped sustain the pace of work across the capital.

“The momentum we are getting is because we have a President who believes in providing infrastructure. That support makes the difference,” he said.

The minister assured residents that ongoing projects would be completed as scheduled, reiterating the administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and service delivery in the FCT.