The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that in Rivers State, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have effectively put aside partisan differences to embrace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Wike made the declaration on Monday while addressing leaders, youths and women from Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas during his visit to the two councils.
According to the former Rivers State governor, political labels now matter less than unity and collective commitment to development.
“In Rivers State, APC and PDP have already collapsed into one family, the Renewed Hope family,” Wike said.
He explained that the collaboration across party lines was driven by shared values, mutual respect and the desire to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
“I don’t want to hear again, ‘I am PDP’ or ‘I am APC.’ What I want to hear is that you are working together. All of us are members of the Renewed Hope agenda. It is one family,” he added.
Wike said his visit to Etche and Omuma LGAs was not for political campaign but to appreciate the people for their longstanding support.
“We didn’t come for any rally. I am here to say thank you for the support you have given to us over the years. We are not ungrateful people,” he stated.
He commended the leadership of the two local council chairmen, describing them as central to sustaining unity and political stability in the area.
“Agreement is agreement. When you agree with people, you must keep it,” Wike said, urging party leaders and elected officials to honour commitments made in the interest of peace and development.
The FCT Minister stressed that unity remains the key to political and economic progress at the grassroots.
“When you are united, you get results. When you are divided, you lose,” he warned.
Wike thanked women, youths and community leaders for their cooperation and support, noting that the peaceful atmosphere during the visit reflected growing political maturity in the state.
“This is not a rally. It is simply to say thank you,” he concluded.