PDP Crisis: Wike Slams Makinde, Says Oyo Governor Can’t Win Fight
Tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party have escalated after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, launched a fresh attack on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, accusing him of provoking an internal party crisis he allegedly cannot control.
Wike, a prominent figure in the ongoing internal struggles within the Peoples Democratic Party, said Makinde “started a fight he cannot win,” intensifying the already deep divisions within the opposition party ahead of future political realignments.
The comments come amid lingering disputes over leadership structure, zoning arrangements, and control of key party organs, issues that have repeatedly triggered factional disagreements within the PDP.
Wike, who has been at the centre of several internal party confrontations since the 2023 elections, insisted that efforts to sideline certain political blocs within the party would only worsen tensions rather than resolve them.
He argued that unity within the PDP can only be achieved through fairness and adherence to established agreements, warning that disregard for internal consensus could further destabilize the party.
Governor Makinde and his allies have yet to issue an official response to the latest remarks, but sources within his camp maintain that ongoing reforms within the party are aimed at strengthening internal democracy rather than deepening divisions.
Political analysts say the renewed exchange highlights the fragile nature of the PDP’s internal structure, with key leaders still struggling to reconcile differences that emerged after the last general elections.
Observers note that the rivalry between both politicians has become a central feature of the party’s internal dynamics, influencing negotiations over leadership positions and future electoral strategies.
Some party stakeholders have called for urgent reconciliation efforts, warning that continued infighting could weaken the PDP’s ability to function effectively as a major opposition force.
As tensions persist, attention is focused on whether the party’s leadership will intervene to mediate between the feuding factions.
The latest remarks underscore the deepening cracks within the PDP and the challenges facing efforts to restore unity ahead of future elections.
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