Nyesom Wike’s latest comments on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) go beyond political jabs—they reveal the growing cracks ahead of 2027. From his praise of Okowa’s defection to warnings of internal sabotage, the meeting with the press told us more than expected. Here are five key takeaways:
- Wike thinks Okowa’s defection is overdue: Wike called Ifeanyi Okowa’s switch to the APC a “smart move.” For him, it wasn’t betrayal—it was honesty. He claimed Okowa showed courage where others play both sides.
- PDP leadership is out of touch: Wike didn’t hold back, blaming PDP’s top brass for ignoring internal warnings. “I told them it would happen,” he said. For Wike, the party’s failure to act signals a larger leadership vacuum.
- Double standards are killing party morale: While Okowa’s decision to support Tinubu sparked criticism, Wike questioned why similar moves by the PDP BoT Chairman (who backed Labour Party’s Alex Otti) went unchecked.
- Wike isn’t done with the PDP, yet: Despite serving as a minister under the APC government, Wike insists he's not tearing PDP apart. “They abandoned what they were supposed to do. The only crime is that Wike is a minister.”
- 2027 will be brutal if PDP doesn't fix itself: Wike’s message was clear: history is about to repeat itself. “You want to play the same game you played in 2023, it will backfire.”
