FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike says loyal members of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), as he called out defectors and asserted control of the party.

He made the comment at the party's 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja on Sunday, March 29.

Taking a swipe at opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, he said the party is witnessing a rebirth while urging rival factions to stay away.

At the convention monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Wike cited as proof that the party had regained institutional footing after a prolonged dispute over its leadership.

His words: “Today (yesterday) marks the rebirth of our party in a new form. Today (yesterday) is the birth of a united party, ready to move forward. We have seen the convention monitored by the electoral umpire which also tells you the importance of this gathering.”

He said: “Leadership is not easy. It requires courage, firmness and commitment. What we have seen, some governors leaving, only shows a lack of leadership. When crises arise, true leaders stand and resolve them; they do not run away.