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By Lizzy Chirkpi
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is far from over as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike has announced his withdrawal from all previous peace agreements. Wike alluded that his decision was based on persistent betrayal and dishonesty from key party figures, specifically pointing fingers at the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
In a statement released Sunday titled “PDP Crisis: My Position,” Wike described Makinde as the architect of the party’s problems due to his alleged repeated breaches of agreements. I have now firmly decided to pull out of all agreements hitherto reached. I have decided to fight on until justice is attained,” Wike asserted.
The controversial politician accused governors Makinde of Oyo and Peter Mbah of Enugu States of undermining the agreed terms by pushing for Ude Okoye to replace Anyanwu and organizing unauthorised National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings.
However, Wike claims these agreements were quickly violated.
He cited thus: “To my chagrin, Makinde connived with Peter Mba… to recommend that if Ude Okoye was not adopted as Secretary, they would pull out of the PDP,” Wike revealed. He added that such actions have led to further disarray within the party, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refusing to attend the party’s zonal congress in Jos due to procedural irregularities.”
Wike emphasised his long-standing loyalty to the PDP since 1998, stressing that his frustration is not driven by personal ambition but by a desire for the party to uphold integrity and respect its internal agreements.
“I have worked tirelessly for the survival of this party… yet those I helped into office are the ones breaking the trust,” he lamented.
Wike further detailed a series of meetings, from a G5 gathering in Lagos to broader consultations at former Senate President Bukola Saraki’s Abuja guest house.
These meetings, according to Wike, “resulted in clear resolutions, including the affirmation of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the PDP’s National Secretary, in line with a Supreme Court judgment, and the withdrawal of all legal matters affecting Rivers State.”
Wike’s public denunciation of these alleged violations puts the party’s peace efforts in jeopardy considering a significant fracture within the PDP’s leadership, especially as the party prepares for upcoming electoral challenges. His withdrawal from the peace talks and a vow to “fight on” suggest a turbulent road ahead for the opposition party.