Wike Challenges PDP Rivals Over Party Control and Resources
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- •On May 6, 2026, Wike publicly challenged rival PDP factions to establish party bank accounts and secretariats.
- •Wike threatened to seal any secretariat or bank account opened by opposing PDP factions.
- •The Makinde-backed PDP faction has expressed regret for previously supporting Wike's platform and apologised to Nigerians.
- •The Makinde faction insists that primaries and the national convention will proceed despite Wike's opposition.
- •Court judgments have been issued regarding the PDP leadership dispute, but factions continue to defy these rulings.
- •The leadership tussle has resulted in the Wike-led faction losing influence within the PDP as revealed by the CTC on May 9, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Wike successfully prevents rival factions from operating official party structures the Wike-led faction could consolidate control over the PDP, potentially sidelining opposition groups and influencing candidate selection.
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Primary Sources (6)
AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)CTC Reveals How Wike-Led Faction Lost Out in PDP Leadership TussleAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Makinde-backed PDP regrets offering Wike platform, apologises to NigeriansAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)PDP: Makinde bloc defies Wike, insists primaries, convention will go aheadAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)