The Digest:
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly condemned discussions about Peter Obi's potential return to the People's Democratic Party (PDP). His comments have exposed the political rift within the party, as other leaders actively seek to woo the former Labour Party presidential candidate back for the 2027 election.
Key Points:
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly opposed Peter Obi's return to the PDP.
- He described such a move as "dangerous" and "detrimental" to the party's credibility.
- Wike accused Obi of hypocrisy for seeking to rejoin a party he previously called "rotten."
- He argued that Obi’s ambition has replaced the party’s ideological foundation.
- The article notes that some PDP leaders are actively trying to woo Obi back.
- Obi was the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election.
Wike's firm stance underscores the deep divisions within the PDP over its future direction and leadership. The conflict between Wike's faction and those wooing Obi sets the stage for a tense battle for the party’s soul ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sources: Vanguard
