The FCT Minister also debunked reports suggesting his comments were linked to a feud with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
“Instead of you to report what we have said accurately, some people say because I’m quarrelling with Seyi that is why I said the convention will not hold in Ibadan. The venue is not the subject matter. The subject matter is have you done what you are supposed to do before holding that convention?” Wike clarified.
Wike disclosed that the party had set up a committee to address issues in the South-East, particularly Ebonyi State.
“PDP has agreed to set up a committee for the Southeast and Ebonyi. Our own team is meeting by 7pm today and you will hear what we have to say,” he added.
He stressed that while PDP has previously held conventions in Port Harcourt and Abuja, the choice of venue was less important than resolving internal disputes.
“The party can decide whether to hold it in Sokoto or Borno, but what we are saying is before you get to the convention, have you done what you are supposed to do? If you have not done it, it may be a setback,” Wike warned.
The minister concluded by saying that the party must address grievances satisfactorily to avoid disruptions.
“The PDP, from what I learnt, has taken some steps to see that the issues are being resolved and if resolved to the satisfaction of the complaint, no problem. But if they are not, of course, they will take action,” he said.
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