Wike Draws Red Line: FCT Minister Pulls Out of PDP Agreements, Vows to 'Fight On'

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again embroiled in a very public and fiery internal conflict, with former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, publicly lambasting key party leaders. In a statement released today, May 25th, and personally signed by him, Wike laid the blame squarely at the feet of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, accusing him of being the "chief culprit" in the party's ongoing woes.

Wike's statement pulls no punches, alleging a deep-seated pattern of "dishonesty and lack of trust" within the PDP since the aftermath of the 2023 general elections. He specifically called out Governor Makinde for "non-adherence to agreements reached," painting him as "the architect of our problems."

But Makinde isn't alone in Wike's crosshairs. The FCT Minister also accused other prominent party figures, including Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, of "betrayal, dishonesty, and serial violations of mutual understandings." Wike detailed a series of alleged broken promises and strategic maneuvers that, in his view, have sabotaged reconciliation efforts and continue to destabilize the party.

He recounted a G5 meeting in Lagos where he confronted Makinde directly. Despite a resolution to "bury the hatchet," Wike claims the violations continued. He further revealed tensions at an expanded Abuja meeting involving Seyi Makinde, Umaru Fintri, Bala Mohammed, and Bukola Saraki, where he challenged Governor Bala Mohammed for allegedly "serially reneg[ing] on agreements" while hiding under the facade of the PDP Governors Forum Chairman.

Among the crucial agreements allegedly violated were: Senator Samuel Anyanwu remaining as National Secretary. Withdrawal of all legal matters relating to Rivers State by the National Legal Adviser. Withdrawal of the suit on the State of Emergency.

Wike expressed "chagrin" that Makinde allegedly "connived with Peter Mbah... to orchestrate the summoning of the meeting of so-called South-East leaders to recommend that if Ude Okoye was not adopted as Secretary, they would pull out of the PDP." He also cited instances where the Deputy National Secretary acted in violation of agreements, leading to consequences like INEC refusing to attend a zonal congress in Jos on May 24th, 2025.

Having been a member of the PDP since 1998 and contributing "substantially to most of these governors winning their elections," Wike stated his deep pain at the apparent betrayal. He concluded with a resolute declaration: "I had thought that we could keep the trust amongst us, but since it is now obvious that they would continue to play games to the detriment of the party... I have now firmly decided to pull out of all agreements hitherto reached. I have decided to fight on until justice is attained."

This powerful statement from Wike signals an intensified battle within the PDP, promising more political fireworks in the days to come.