The Digest:
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has fired back at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that Makinde "started a fight he can't win." Speaking at a meeting of the PDP faction chaired by Abdulrahman Mohammed, Wike dismissed Makinde's recent claim that anyone aligning with his camp has chosen to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election. The exchange comes amid deepening divisions within the PDP following an Appeal Court judgment that nullified the party's November 2025 national convention.
Key Points:
- The war of words between Wike and Makinde highlights the deep divisions within the PDP, with both factions claiming legitimacy.
- Makinde's faction, aligned with Kabiru Turaki, faces off against Wike's camp as the party struggles to present a united front ahead of 2027.
- The Appeal Court's nullification of the Ibadan convention has left the PDP in a leadership vacuum, with two factions now claiming authority.
- Wike's faction insists its national convention scheduled for March 29-30 will proceed despite alleged plots by Makinde's camp to halt it.
- The conflict threatens the PDP's ability to field candidates in the 2027 elections, potentially handing an advantage to the ruling APC.
Sources: TheCable
