The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has announced his decision to withdraw from all previously reached agreements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing the party’s ongoing crisis to deep-seated mistrust and breaches of commitment among its senior members.
Wike traced the party’s instability to the period following the 2023 general elections, pointing to repeated violations of negotiated deals as a key factor fueling divisions within the PDP. In efforts to address these issues, several critical meetings were held involving Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Umaru Fintri, Bala Mohammed, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Wike himself.
During a Lagos meeting, Wike openly blamed Governor Makinde for being largely responsible for the party’s problems due to his failure to uphold agreements. Later, a more inclusive session at Saraki’s Abuja residence turned tense, with Wike also criticizing Governor Bala Mohammed for allegedly breaking promises under the guise of his leadership as PDP Governors Forum Chairman.
Among the resolutions made were the confirmation of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, aligned with Supreme Court rulings, withdrawal of all legal cases concerning Rivers State by the party’s legal adviser, and the immediate dismissal of a State of Emergency suit. Participants also agreed to strictly abide by the terms set forth.
Despite these efforts, Wike expressed frustration over what he described as deliberate violations of these agreements. He accused Governor Makinde and Peter Mba from Enugu State of manipulating party processes by convening South-East leaders to push for the appointment of Ude Okoye as National Secretary—a move Wike rejected.
Additional breaches included attempts to install the Deputy National Secretary as acting National Secretary against earlier agreements, conflicting communications over the approval of the PDP’s governorship candidate in Anambra State, and the disruption of a PDP zonal elective congress in Jos on May 24, where INEC refused to participate due to improper documentation.
Highlighting his long-standing loyalty to the PDP since 1998 and his key role in supporting several governors’ election campaigns without personal gain, Wike expressed disappointment over the betrayal by his colleagues. He said the continuing manipulations, particularly relating to the North-Central zonal elections, have led him to withdraw from all prior agreements. He pledged to continue fighting until justice prevails within the party.
This announcement marks a new chapter in the PDP’s internal conflicts as the party prepares for forthcoming electoral battles.
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