In an unprecedented political move, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday hosted the 104th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) inside his official residence in Abuja.
Wike, a former governor used the meeting to launch a scathing attack on a rival faction that recently held what he termed an “illegal convention” in defiance of two valid Federal High Court judgments.
According to Wike, the faction not only ignored binding rulings but also ran to a State High Court to secure an ex-parte order in an attempt to override superior judgments—a move he described as both contemptuous and dangerous for the party’s future.
“How do you disobey two final judgments and still claim leadership?” Wike asked. “You had the convention without obeying the court, and now you are back asking a Federal High Court to recognize you. If INEC already recognizes you, what exactly are you going to court for?”
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He warned that disregard for judicial processes will further erode public trust in the PDP, arguing that the party must choose between legality and political recklessness.
“We must not allow our party to die. Leadership requires commitment and honesty, not propaganda. If we don’t respect our own laws, how do we earn respect from Nigerians?” he declared.
As the tenure of the current National Working Committee (NWC) expires on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the NEC meeting—held at Wike’s residence—approved the constitution of a National Caretaker Committee to manage party affairs pending a new national convention.
Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, supported the move, noting that the caretaker transition aligns with the PDP constitution and is necessary to stabilize the party amidst its internal crisis.
The newly constituted 13-member Caretaker Committee is chaired by Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu as Secretary. Other members include:
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Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN)
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Hon. Umar M. Bature
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Dr Kyari Grema
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Hon. Janguda Haruna Mohammed
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Barr. Okechukwu Osuana
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Senator Nwogu Olaka
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Senator Sandy Onor
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Prof. Adenike Ogunse
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Hon. Bisi Kolawole
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Engr. Deji Doherty
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Dr. Ibrahim Bala Aboki
The committee has 60 days to conduct all pending congresses and organise a legitimate national convention.
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With Wike positioning himself as the defender of “original PDP values,” Sunday’s house-hosted NEC meeting signals a new phase in the party’s internal battle for control, structure, and legitimacy.
