PDP Crisis: ‘The Party Has Agreed To Address Everything Wike Wants’

In a move aimed at dousing internal tensions and bolstering its chances ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly accepted key conditions set by former Rivers State governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

Highly placed party sources in Abuja told Vanguard that the decision is part of a broader reconciliation strategy aimed at uniting the party and addressing lingering grievances among its power blocs.

Wike, a major political force in the PDP, had insisted on the zoning of the party’s presidential ticket to the South, the confirmation of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, and strict adherence to the South-South and South-East zoning convention.

According to insiders, the PDP leadership has now agreed to these demands.

A senior party source disclosed, “The party has sat down and agreed to address everything Wike wants. He wants Anyanwu as the secretary of the party, to allow it to proceed. He wants a declaration from the party leaders that the presidential ticket will be zoned to the South. The party has accepted this. So, on what basis will Wike now fight the party? There’s no basis.”

The move comes amid concerns over persistent factionalisation within the PDP following the reported collapse of the once-powerful G5, also known as the Integrity Group.

Formed ahead of the 2023 presidential election to challenge the leadership of Senator Iyorchia Ayu and the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar, the group initially comprised Wike (Rivers), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Seyi Makinde (Oyo).

However, the bloc has now shrunk to three members, with Makinde and Ortom breaking ranks, leaving Wike with Ugwuanyi and Ikpeazu.

Another source said, “The G5 was initially a strong force, but it’s now a G3. Makinde left first, then Ortom. Wike is now left with Ugwuanyi and Ikpeazu, but their influence has significantly diminished. Even if they still call themselves the G5 or G3, they are no longer a formidable force politically.”

Party sources view the concessions to Wike as a calculated step to prevent further defections and consolidate support in the South-South and South-East regions, where the minister still wields significant political influence.

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