Nigeria, May 7 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed regret over giving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a platform that enabled his rise in Nigeria's political space.

The faction also apologised to Nigerians for its role, saying that without the opportunity provided by the PDP, Mr Wike would not have allegedly subjected the party to ridicule in pursuit of personal interests aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The faction's National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in response to comments made by Mr Wike during his monthly media chat.

During the media chat, the TC...