PDP Power Struggle Explodes: Heavy Security Floods Party HQ as Wike, Makinde Factions Clash in Parallel Meetings
PDP Crisis Deepens: Heavy security is present at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters as rival factions, including those associated with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde, hold parallel meetings following the expulsion of Wike and other key members The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated significantly, leading to heavy security presence at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja amid deepening factional divisions.
Rival groups, including those aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde, are holding parallel meetings in the face of the recent expulsion of Wike and other key members involved in the intra-party conflict. The situation reflects profound internal distrust and constitutional breaches that have plagued the PDP, causing widespread concern about the party’s unity and future viability.
The factions are engaged in strategic maneuvers controlling key party organs like the National Working Committee (NWC) and the Board of Trustees (BoT), with both sides aiming to assert dominance ahead of critical upcoming elections. Reports indicate that the PDP secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, has been under lockdown to prevent clashes and manage the tense atmosphere.
Efforts by reconciliation panels to heal divisions have been largely ignored, and some chapters, like Rivers State, have openly boycotted party activities citing leadership failures. This crisis not only threatens the PDP’s standing as one of Africa’s largest political parties but also raises alarms about the stability of Nigeria’s democratic landscape. Party leaders are being urged to prioritize dialogue, uphold due process, and restore trust to prevent further fragmentation and political damage ahead of crucial national polls.
