The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces escalating internal strife as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike withdraws from reconciliation efforts, citing Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as the “chief culprit” of broken agreements. Wike’s fiery statement exposes deep fractures within the opposition party, threatening its stability ahead of future elections.
- Wike accuses Makinde and Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of sabotaging PDP reconciliation by violating prior agreements, including decisions on party leadership and legal disputes.
- A planned North-Central zonal congress collapsed after INEC rejected documents signed by an “unauthorized” party official, escalating tensions.
- Wike vows to “fight on” for justice, citing his decades-long loyalty to the PDP and contributions to governors’ electoral victories.
- The crisis stems from unresolved disputes post-2023 elections, with the G5 faction at the heart of the discord.
Wike’s exit from reconciliation talks signals a hardening of factions within the PDP, undermining efforts to present a united front against the ruling party. His allegations of betrayal highlight a culture of distrust that could weaken the opposition’s electoral prospects.
When party elders turn accusers, the road to unity grows longer—and the electorate pays the price.
Can the PDP survive its internal wars without a neutral arbiter, or is a split inevitable?
