Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday took a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying he was surprised the party was still in existence and suggesting that it should be allowed to fade away completely.
He made the remarks during the inauguration of a road project in the Gaduwa District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he also praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for what he described as outstanding performance in office.
Akpabio spoke while reacting to the emergence of a PDP candidate in a recent election. He dismissed the party’s relevance, saying he believed it had already lost its place in Nigeria’s political space. He also urged Wike not to create the impression that the opposition party still had life, insisting that there was no need to continue discussing its affairs if it had become politically inactive.
The Senate President added that he had no interest in commenting on the PDP’s National Working Committee or its internal matters because, in his view, the party no longer had any meaningful influence.
Turning to the FCT Minister, Akpabio commended Wike for the pace of infrastructure development in Abuja. He said the ongoing projects across the territory had transformed the capital city and attracted public attention because of their speed and quality.
According to him, Wike’s achievements have set a new standard for project delivery in the FCT. He said many residents and observers believe the current administration has delivered more visible infrastructure than previous governments.
Akpabio also credited President Bola Tinubu for supporting the projects, saying the partnership between the President and the FCT Minister has resulted in major improvements across Abuja.
He maintained that the development projects being executed under the current administration have changed the outlook of the Federal Capital Territory and improved public confidence in government performance.