The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Sunday as leaders aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, convened a high-level meeting in Abuja.
The gathering of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) took place at Wike’s official residence and drew several key figures, including former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu; former Deputy Speaker Uche Nwuche; PDP Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed; National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu; and BoT members from across the country.
In his opening remarks, BoT Chairman Senator Mao Ohuabunwa urged members to set aside personal interests and rally around a common goal. He noted that the BoT was making progress in forming caretaker committees to pave the way for congresses in states yet to hold them.
Ohuabunwa, who represented Abia North in the Eighth Senate, added that the party had taken disciplinary action against individuals whose conduct threatened internal stability. He stressed that such measures were essential to shield the party from sabotage and restore trust among its members.
He maintained that recent decisions reflected a firm commitment to upholding the party’s constitution, reinforcing internal discipline and strengthening unity. According to him, the BoT must remain the party’s “moral compass,” ensuring full adherence to national laws, party rules and electoral guidelines.
The PDP remains divided, with two factions laying claim to the party’s leadership. While the Wike-backed group is led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, another faction under Kabiru Turaki enjoys the support of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.
So far, no court has delivered a ruling affirming the legitimacy of either camp.
