PDP in Turmoil: Wike Pulls Out of Peace Deal, Accuses Makinde and Mbah of Betrayal
The already fragile unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a major hit as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dramatically pulled out of all reconciliation efforts, accusing top party leaders of betrayal, dishonesty, and backstabbing.
In a searing statement titled “PDP Crisis: My Position”, Wike did not hold back. The former Rivers State governor pointed fingers directly at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, labeling them architects of the party’s deepening crisis and saboteurs of a fragile peace process.
Wike’s Rage: “Enough of the Games”
Wike’s declaration marks a dangerous escalation in the PDP’s internal conflict. After months of behind-the-scenes meetings, high-level talks, and fragile gentleman’s agreements, the FCT Minister has declared the peace efforts dead “crude violations and political mischief” being the final straw.
“Since after the 2023 general election, the PDP has been swinging from one part of a slippery precipice to another,” Wike wrote. “The problem is dishonesty and treachery among our key stakeholders.”
According to him, every major agreement reached particularly regarding the reaffirmation of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary has been repeatedly violated by those who pretend to want unity but act with “covert ambitions.”
Makinde, Mbah Under Fire
Wike didn’t dance around names. He accused Seyi Makinde of being the “chief culprit” behind the betrayal that now threatens to unravel the PDP’s already fragile fabric. Even worse, he claimed Makinde conspired with Peter Mbah to push a parallel structure within the party, including backing Ude Okoye to illegally replace Anyanwu.
“To my chagrin, Makinde and Mbah orchestrated a meeting of so-called South-East leaders, demanding Ude Okoye be imposed as Secretary or they’d pull out of the PDP,” Wike revealed.
He also condemned an unauthorized NEC meeting called by the Deputy National Secretary an act he described as a flagrant violation of the agreement reached at a stakeholders’ meeting in Saraki’s guest house.
A Party at War with Itself
The statement is a detailed exposé of the PDP’s fractured soul. Wike recounted a series of reconciliation meetings involving governors Bala Mohammed, Umaru Fintiri, and Bukola Saraki, all of which he says ended in broken promises and further deception.
In one example, Wike narrated how a legally valid PDP zonal congress in Jos was sabotaged when INEC refused to attend because the letter inviting them wasn’t signed by the lawful National Secretary. According to him, this incident showed how deep the rot has set in.
A Personal Investment Turned Sour
Wike also expressed bitter disappointment over what he sees as ingratitude from the same party leaders whose political careers he claims to have helped build.
“I contributed substantially to most of these governors winning their elections, yet I’ve made no personal demands. What’s most painful is that they treat agreements as disposable.”
In what sounds like a final warning, Wike declared he is done playing the nice guy. The peace talks are over. The gloves are off.
“I have now firmly decided to pull out of all agreements hitherto reached. I will fight on until justice is attained.”
What This Means for the PDP
Wike’s bombshell withdrawal from peace efforts throws the PDP into deeper disarray at a time when the party is already struggling to regroup ahead of major elections. His accusations suggest that personal ambitions and regional interests have once again trumped party unity.
While some may see Wike’s move as a power play, others argue that his consistent complaints about broken trust reflect a broader systemic dysfunction within the PDP’s leadership culture.
The Big Question: Is the PDP Imploding?
With Wike now openly waging war from within, the PDP faces a sobering reality its most vocal powerbrokers are no longer pretending to be on the same page. And as internal rivalries escalate into full-blown political warfare, the party’s future hangs in the balance.
Is this the beginning of another collapse? Or will cooler heads somehow restore the fragile peace? For now, one thing is clear: Wike has drawn a line in the sand and he’s not stepping back.
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PDP in Turmoil: Wike Pulls Out of Peace Deal, Accuses Makinde and Mbah of Betrayal