The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is heading into its national convention amid heightened tension between the party’s leadership and the camp loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The friction has intensified as both sides prepare to assert dominance in the run-up to the 2027 general elections.
Party insiders reveal that key stakeholders are working behind the scenes to prevent a full-scale breakdown, but the convention is widely seen as a battleground for control of the PDP’s future direction. Wike’s loyalists argue that his influence within the party cannot be ignored, while the mainstream leadership insists on preserving unity by reasserting authority.
Political analysts believe the outcome of the convention will determine whether the PDP can present a united front in the coming elections or suffer further internal cracks. The rivalry underscores deep divisions in the opposition party at a critical time in Nigeria’s political landscape.
