The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of a division within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that the party remains united despite internal disagreements.
Wike made the clarification on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after inspecting ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across Abuja, ahead of the party’s planned national convention.
“We have only one PDP, no faction,” he said, stressing that differences among members should not be mistaken for a split.
“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 can continue alongside preparations for the convention.
“That there is convention does not mean there won’t be reconciliation. Everything has its own time,” he said.
During the inspection, Wike reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment to closely monitoring 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 revealed that a bridge project near the Fire Service headquarters in Abuja is nearing completion, with contractors expected to deliver it 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 will be inaugurated during the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
At the Nigerian Law School, Wike expressed satisfaction with newly completed and furnished staff bungalows, while also inspecting ongoing hostel projects. He praised progress on the female hostel but raised concerns about delays with 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, adding that contractors have assured completion by October or November.
Describing the intervention at the Nigerian Law School as unprecedented, Wike said it marks the first time such significant infrastructure support is being provided to the institution.
“This is the first time a government is trying to provide basic infrastructure for the Nigerian Law School,” he said.
Addressing concerns about funding and project execution, the minister attributed ongoing progress to prudent financial management and strong commitment.
“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 stated.
He explained that the FCT Administration relies largely on internally generated revenue and only undertakes projects it can afford.
“Projects we don’t have money for, we will not award them,” he stressed.
Wike also credited President Tinubu’s support for the steady pace of infrastructure development in the capital.
“The momentum we are getting is because we have a President who believes in providing infrastructure. That support makes the difference,” he added.
He assured residents that all ongoing projects would be completed as scheduled, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and service delivery across the FCT.
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