I didn’t know there is still PDP, says Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio publicly questioned the relevance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, suggesting it should be allowed to fade away. Akpabio, representing President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Akinwumi Ajibola Street in Abuja's Gaduwa District, expressed surprise at the party's continued existence.

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I didn’t know there was still PDP.

His remarks came as he acknowledged Senator Olaka Nwogu, who recently won a senatorial by-election on the PDP ticket. "I didn’t know there was still PDP," Akpabio stated, directly addressing Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, who is himself a PDP member serving in the All Progressives Congress-led administration. "Wike, stop confusing us. If a party has died, allow it to die."

Akpabio's comments highlight the internal friction within the PDP, particularly concerning Wike's role in the current government. The senator's victory in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election, where he defeated the APC candidate by a significant margin, was also noted during the event.

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Wike, stop confusing us. If a party has died, allow it to die.

Despite his criticism of the PDP, Akpabio praised Wike's performance as FCT minister, commending the transformation of Abuja under his leadership. "You and the President are performing miracles here," Akpabio said, acknowledging the impact of Wike's work.

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You and the President are performing miracles here.