Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike says he is monitoring the events of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State amid the fallout with Governor Seyi Makinde.

The former Rivers State Governor, speaking to attendees at the PDP’s 105th National Executive Committee meeting on Monday, February 2, in Abuja, expressed genuine concern about the existence of the party, which was previously governed at the federal level.

Wike said his interest in the party in the state is motivated by his commitment to seeing the party thrive.

“Let me declare my interest clearly: I am interested in the survival and success of this party. I am also interested in all the happenings in the Oyo State PDP. That is all I am interested in,” he said.

Wike also rejected allegations that PDP members were facing intimidation, insisting that such claims no longer held water following recent judicial outcomes.

“Who will intimidate us to the end? Some of us, by the grace of God, do not see what anyone can threaten us with.

“The legal battle has collapsed. They have no option but to recognise the Caretaker Committee,” Wike said.

His comment comes amid the fallout with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. The former allies fell out and joined different factions.

Last year, November, Makinde and Governor Bala Mohammed-led faction conducted a national convention that was later annulled by the Federal High Court in Oyo State.