The Peoples Democratic Party has accused Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike of sustained anti party activities, citing his public declaration of support for a rival political platform ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
In a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said Wike had openly aligned himself with the All Progressives Congress while retaining his PDP membership.
The statement said, “By his end-of-year Media Chat, Minister Nyesom Wike has reiterated his support for, and in fact declared that he is the ‘Number one supporter’ of the presumptive candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 Presidential election, while remaining a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, confirming the basis of his expulsion from the PDP, for anti-party activities.”
The PDP described Wike as a recurring destabilising force within the party, accusing him of engineering internal crises at both national and state levels over several years.
“This fact, which he has unashamedly reiterated in several places, is nothing less than a locus classicus of anti-democratic adventurism,” the statement said.
The party traced a pattern of political disruption to Wike’s time as Rivers State governor, alleging repeated involvement in leadership battles and internal power struggles.
“However, this attitude of Nyesom Wike is not new, as he has been a constant agent provocateur in the political space, creating trouble to mask his selfish intentions,” it added.
The PDP further accused the minister of undermining democratic norms in Rivers State, including imposing candidates and blocking party activities.
“The imposition of candidates, internal exclusionary practices, and the unprecedented prevention of a duly nominated PDP presidential candidate from campaigning in a PDP-controlled state remain troubling departures from democratic norms,” the statement said.
Reacting to Wike’s recent comments and political alignments, the party said his actions were driven by personal ambition and fear of losing influence.
“All through the interview, Minister Wike showed obvious signs of fear of losing the attention of the President, his slipping grip of Rivers State, and his frustration with the unbending nature of the true leadership of the PDP at the national level,” it said.
The PDP warned that Wike’s conduct was aimed at weakening the party ahead of future elections, adding that his group had “openly chosen to work against the PDP’s collective interest in favour of an opposing political platform.”
Despite the internal tensions, the party insisted it remained focused on rebuilding and electoral success.
“We assure Nigerians that the PDP will field a credible Presidential Candidate who will receive the massive support of Nigerians and will go on to win the presidential elections in 2027,” the statement said.
It added that the Kabiru Turaki led National Working Committee was “working around the clock to rebuild the party, clear the issues in court, and prepare the party for electoral success come 2027.”
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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