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The Digest:

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly dismissed calls by a PDP faction for US intervention in Nigeria’s political affairs, asserting that the nation’s democracy remains stable and secure.

Key Points:
  • Nyesom Wike rejected PDP Chairman Umar Turaki’s call for US President Trump to “save Nigeria’s democracy.”
  • He described Turaki’s statement as a threat to national security.
  • Wike accused the Turaki-led faction of ignoring court orders and fostering impunity.
  • He insisted the Tinubu administration is not responsible for the PDP’s internal crisis.
  • Wike challenged security agencies to invite Turaki over his “genocide” remarks.
  • He emphasized that Nigeria’s democracy is not under any external or internal threat.
  • The minister spoke during a visit by the South-South Development Commission board.
This strong pushback highlights the delicate balance between political expression and national image, where internal conflicts risk being misrepresented as systemic democratic failure.

Sources: The PUNCH