“Nigeria Is Stable Enough”: Wike Addresses PDP Faction’s Call to a Former U.S. President

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has strongly rebuked Tanimu Turaki, the factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following Turaki’s call for former U.S. President Donald Trump to step in and “save Nigeria’s democracy.”

According to Wike, the plea is a reckless and dangerous gambit that undermines national security. Vanguard News

Speaking during a visit from the board of the new South-South Development Commission (SSDC) in Abuja, Wike warned that such rhetoric paints Nigeria in a false light on the global stage.

Wike Slams the PDP Faction Over Foreign Intervention

According to Wike, Turaki’s televised allegation of a Christian “genocide” in Nigeria is not only inflammatory  it’s an oversimplification that threatens to misrepresent the country’s reality internationally.

“You are calling on Trump to come and save your democracy when you can’t obey a simple court order,” Wike said.

He argues that appealing to foreign powers exposes Nigeria’s sovereignty and undermines the legitimacy of its democratic institutions.

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Wike bluntly called Turaki’s move a “national security threat,” emphasizing that Nigeria’s democracy is stable and does not require intervention from external actors.

The Broader PDP Crisis: Power, Factions, and Legitimacy

This showdown comes amid a deepening crisis within the PDP. Wike’s faction, which backs Mohammed Abdulrahman as acting national chairman, has taken over the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.

Wike has criticized other party leaders, accusing them of impunity and poor respect for court judgments  including on the issue of convention legitimacy.

He also warned the SSDC board to stay focused on governance and avoid becoming entangled in partisan battles.

Why This Conflict Matters

• National Security Implications: Wike frames Turaki’s foreign intervention appeal as more than political posturing  he sees it as a risk to Nigeria’s integrity.

• Party Legitimacy: The internal PDP power struggle, with parallel leadership claims, undermines the party’s unity and public trust.

• International Reputational Risk: By portraying Nigeria as a nation under existential threat, Turaki may be damaging the country’s image abroad  something Wike strongly opposes.

Wike’s Call to Avoid Distraction

Wike urged the SSDC board to reject “political distractions” and stay committed to their development mission. He warned against repeating the mistakes of past agencies  corruption, project duplication, and favoritism.

He also challenged the board to remain loyal to the President who appointed them, rather than being swayed by partisan battles.

 

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“Go to the communities, ask them what their immediate needs are … Your loyalty is to the President,” he stated.

In Wike’s view, the PDP’s internal crisis must be resolved internally  not with foreign intervention. As he put it,

“Some are even calling Trump to ‘save their democracy’. How can you call an outsider to save you when you can’t obey a simple court order?”

For Wike, the priority should be strengthening institutions, not making headlines abroad and he seems determined to make that message heard loud and clear.