The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's recent media parley on December 29, 2025, labeling it a futile attempt to destabilize the party ahead of 2027 elections. PDP spokespersons accused Wike of declaring himself the party's "number one supporter" while actively backing APC initiatives, urging members to ignore his provocations. The response escalates the ongoing feud, with PDP vowing internal sanctions against Wike's faction.
During the Port Harcourt event, Wike dismissed Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde as "frustrated," denied secret pacts with President Tinubu, and reaffirmed PDP membership despite his pro-APC stance. He mocked PDP governors for excluding him from decisions, warning of the party's potential collapse without his influence. PDP countered that Wike's defection rhetoric harms opposition unity.
Party leaders described Wike's outbursts as "self-serving," rejecting claims of private deals to sabotage PDP and calling for reconciliation over confrontation. Spokesman Debo Ologunagba announced plans to address Wike's utterances formally soon. This mirrors prior PDP moves like expulsion threats against Wike allies.
The clash deepens PDP's factional crisis, fueled by Wike's Rivers influence and national ambitions, as seen in Ekiti exclusions.[conversation_history] Analysts predict legal battles and defections, weakening PDP's 2027 prospects. Social media amplified the divide, with #WikeVsPDP trending amid calls for party reforms.