Wike-backed PDP faction re-elects Abdulrahman Mohammed and Sam Anyanwu
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- •The convention took place on March 30, 2026, where Mohammed and Anyanwu were re-elected.
- •Governor Nyesom Wike publicly declared that the faction has taken back control of the PDP.
- •The faction criticized governors who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and demanded they return their mandates.
- •The PDP national leadership has appealed to the Supreme Court to stop the Wike faction's convention.
- •Wike inspected projects and criticized Bauchi State Governor over claims related to the PDP crisis on April 1, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the Wike-backed faction The faction would gain legal recognition as the legitimate PDP leadership, strengthening their position in the 2027 elections and potentially reversing defections.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Wike inspects projects, slams Bauchi gov over PDP crisis claimsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Wike to defectors: We’ve taken back PDPAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)PDP Urges Supreme Court to Stop Wike Group’s Convention over Its AppealAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Wike: We’ve Returned PDP to Its Rightful Owners, Govs Must Return Our Mandates