Wike-backed PDP faction elects Plateau State executive committee
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- •The Wike faction of the PDP held an election on March 17, 2026, to choose a new executive committee for Plateau State.
- •Tongshep was elected as the chairman of the new Plateau PDP executive committee by the Wike-aligned group.
- •The Plateau PDP has been divided between the Wike faction and a rival faction, each claiming control over the party's state leadership.
- •The split in the Plateau PDP follows broader national tensions within the party linked to Wike's influence and challenges to the party's national leadership.
- •The factional dispute has led to defections, including a former PDP House of Representatives member from Cross River defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in March 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the national PDP leadership recognizes the Wike-backed Plateau executive the Wike faction will consolidate control over Plateau State, potentially influencing candidate selection and party strategy for the 2027 elections.
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