POWER STRUGGLE IN PDP: WIKE STANDS FIRM AS COURT OF APPEAL RULING FAVOURS HIS FACTION
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The internal power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Wednesday night during the 106th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting convened by the Abdulrahman Mohammed faction in Abuja, as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike asserted that his faction remains firmly in control of the party machinery.
Buoyed by Monday’s Court of Appeal ruling affirming the current caretaker leadership, Wike emphasized that while his camp is open to reconciliation, it will only do so from a position of strength.
“PDP will never die. Crises come, but they are meant to put us in order. Life unfolds in stages. What is happening now is a natural process we must go through. We support reconciliation, but it must be genuine,” he said.
Wike, known for his forthright style, directed a pointed message at Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro regarding ongoing peace efforts. He challenged rivals to be transparent and warned against secretive maneuvers:
“Minority Leader, if you talk about reconciliation, present your terms clearly so we know. Concrete proposals, not like the last time you came to me and were in Ibadan for the convention before I knew it. I don’t like negotiations done at night with announcements made in the day. Peace efforts must be open and transparent,” he said.
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He also dismissed claims that his role in the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration made him a “mole” within the PDP. “Some accused me of causing problems because I work in an APC administration, yet many of them are now in APC while I remain in PDP,” he stated.
Wike reaffirmed that the party’s upcoming National Convention will proceed as planned, rejecting any proposals for a new caretaker committee. “The party has paid fees, secured the venue, and is ready for the convention. No one should suggest forming another caretaker committee. I will not accept that. The convention must hold and all members will participate,” he stressed.
Responding to threats of further legal action at the Supreme Court, Wike added, “They say they will go to the Supreme Court—that’s fine. The court is for everyone. Even in table tennis, one must lose. There is no tie. We hold the upper hand and will state our position clearly.”
Earlier, Senator Moro, while acknowledging Wike’s key role in the party, called for compromise. He revealed he had engaged the faction led by Tanimu Turaki to seek resolution.
“I bring solidarity from the National Assembly. The NASS caucus of our party has consistently worked toward a united PDP. Crisis has rocked the party, and under my leadership and Hon. Kingsley Chinda, we resolved to provide a platform for unity,” Moro said.
He urged members to prioritize the party’s survival over personal ambition: “Whether I contest elections in 2027 or not, PDP’s survival is paramount. Everyone must accept some sacrifices.”
House Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda described Monday’s Court of Appeal ruling as a lifeline for PDP and democracy, assuring that it would stabilize the party and attract defectors. He stressed that peace must be paired with justice for it to be sustainable.
Hon. Austin Nwachukwu NEC meeting drew prominent PDP figures, including former governors Samuel Ortom and Ifeanyi Ikpeazu; Caretaker Committee Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed; Secretary Senator Sam Anyanwu; and Board of Trustees Chairman Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, among others.
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