FCT minister Nyesom Wike says the Peoples Democratic Party remains a formidable political force in the country and not a charity organisation.

Mr Wike made the remarks at the party’s 105th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Monday night.

While warning members against viewing PDP as a charity organisation, he urged them to return to the grassroots and rebuild the party from the ward and polling unit levels.

“Forget the idea that PDP is a charity organisation. PDP remains a formidable political force despite its current challenges. PDP is too strong, very strong. We must capitalise on what we have and move forward,” he stated.

The minister spoke extensively on the party’s internal challenges, the ongoing legal disputes and the way forward for rebuilding it ahead of future elections. He stressed that his concerns were solely focused on the party’s survival, stability, and success nationwide.

Mr Wike declared his keen interest in all activities of the Oyo chapter of the party as part of efforts to ensure its survival and success.

While appreciating the calls for peace from the board of trustees and the National Working Committee, Mr Wike urged party leaders and members to remain vigilant, noting ongoing attempts to destabilise the PDP.

He cautioned that adversaries would not relent until the party was finished, but expressed confidence that such efforts would fail.

“They will not give up until they believe you are destroyed, but I will not be destroyed; you will not be destroyed. Let us move forward,” he said.

He further urged PDP to rely on experience and internal capacity, noting the presence of competent legal and organising officers within the party, capable of navigating the current challenges.

“We have a competent legal adviser. We have a competent national organising secretary. Experience matters. When we combine our collective experience, the results will speak for themselves,” he said.

(NAN)