Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has dismissed suggestions that his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, signals support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, the former Kwara State governor said he is transparent in his political dealings and does not engage in covert alliances.
“I’m not somebody that says things I’m not going to do. I don’t do things at night; I’m not a night person. If I’m going to do something, I come out openly and say this is where I stand,” he said.
Responding to a question on whether his association with Wike amounts to an endorsement of Tinubu, Saraki said such a conclusion would be misplaced.
“You can’t extrapolate that. My friendship is based on what we are going to do about this party,” he said.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain noted that while he and Wike may differ in style and views, they share a common commitment to the survival of the party.
“I have found that his style and views might be different, but we both agree that the PDP must not die. It must remain a viable platform for Nigerians to contest elections. I do not doubt his sincerity on that, and that is where I stand,” he added.
Mr Saraki also emphasised the need to strengthen internal party processes, including the forthcoming convention and primaries, to ensure credibility and legitimacy.
He called for reconciliation among aggrieved factions, stressing that unity is critical to restoring confidence among party members.
“If we truly don’t love the PDP, we can leave for another party. But many of us believe in rebuilding it. That is why we are pushing for reconciliation, a credible convention, and participation by INEC so that members can have confidence in the process,” he said.
