The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, following a dramatic withdrawal from all reconciliation efforts by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday and personally signed, the former Rivers State Governor accused key PDP figures—most notably Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—of undermining party unity through dishonesty, betrayal, and serial breaches of trust.
Wike, a central figure in the G5 group of aggrieved governors, said the party’s downward spiral since the 2023 general elections stemmed largely from what he called “non-adherence to agreements” by its top stakeholders. He declared Makinde the “chief culprit” and held Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah complicit in orchestrating decisions that violated recent peace deals.
“In spite of several meetings and resolutions aimed at restoring trust and unity, it is clear that some members of the party remain committed to self-interest and backdoor deals,” Wike said. He also cited violations of a gentleman’s agreement reached at a recent gathering hosted by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, which led to the formation of a reconciliation committee.
According to Wike, the dispute over the position of National Secretary—currently held by Senator Samuel Anyanwu—was a key flashpoint. He accused Makinde and Mbah of backing efforts to sideline Anyanwu in direct contradiction of a Supreme Court ruling and party consensus.
He also referenced the aborted PDP zonal congress in Jos, where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reportedly declined participation due to a procedural error involving an unauthorized signatory.
“This is undeniably distasteful, provocative, and annoying,” Wike fumed. “What is more painful is that I contributed substantially to most of these governors’ elections without asking anything in return.”
Concluding his statement, Wike announced his complete withdrawal from all previous reconciliation pacts and vowed to continue his fight for justice within the PDP.
