Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have reportedly agreed to make concessions to foster unity within the party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, represented PDP governors in a meeting with Wike in Lagos, where discussions centered on resolving the Rivers State political crisis and addressing concerns related to the South-South zonal leadership and National Secretary position.
The PDP has been battling internal crises since the 2023 elections, worsened by the conflict between Governor Sim Fubara and Wike in Rivers State. Attempts by the party’s leadership bodies to mediate have deepened divisions, leading to further splits within state and zonal chapters. Recent defections, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, have weakened the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to a source, Wike expressed concerns about the PDP Governors Forum’s recommendations, claiming they were made without considering party laws and had only complicated matters. He also pointed out that despite the Forum’s numerous positions, it has only succeeded in complicating matters rather than resolving them.
The meeting aimed to balance interests on issues like the zonal congress, particularly for the South-South region, and the National Secretary position. Both Makinde and Wike agreed that concerned members should withdraw pending litigations and pursue political solutions.
A source close to the Oyo State governor revealed that after the Lagos meeting, Makinde agreed to brief fellow governors, while Wike would relay the outcome of the talks to his loyal supporters.
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