Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have reportedly reached an agreement to mend rifts within the party ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
A reliable source disclosed to Sunday PUNCH that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, acted on behalf of PDP governors in a high-stakes meeting with Wike last week in Lagos.
The talks centered on resolving tensions between Wike and suspended Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, addressing the South-South leadership crisis, and tackling the unresolved National Secretary position.
“The meeting was focused on uniting the party and finding solutions to long-standing issues,” the source revealed. “Wike expressed dissatisfaction with the Governors Forum’s decisions, especially concerning the National Secretary and the South-South Zonal leadership.”
In a bid to foster party unity, Wike urged the party leadership to reconsider certain decisions to create a more balanced approach that reflects the interests of all factions.
“I’m staying with the PDP, but we need to ensure peace and unity,” Wike told Makinde, emphasizing the need for a reconsideration of the forum’s decisions.
Makinde, in turn, expressed frustration over some party officials’ behavior, which he believed worsened the situation. “The attitude of some officials towards the governors has only made things worse,” he said. “We are doing our best to reposition the party.”
Both leaders agreed that pending litigation should be withdrawn in favor of political solutions, with an understanding that the party would revisit crucial decisions to accommodate the interests of all sides.
The ongoing crisis within the PDP has seen several defections, including Delta State officials who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite these setbacks, party leaders, including the PDP Deputy National Youth Leader Timothy Osadolor, remain optimistic about the future.
“The PDP will not only bounce back, but it will reclaim its rightful place,” Osadolor stated.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whose 2027 ambitions are under scrutiny, dismissed claims that his presidential bid was the root cause of the crisis. “It’s ridiculous to suggest that I’m the problem. I’ve never been the problem,” Atiku said, reiterating his commitment to the party’s survival.
This latest development signals a significant step in the PDP’s efforts to address its internal divisions and strengthen the party ahead of the crucial 2027 election.
