PDP in Turmoil: Wike Blames Seyi Makinde, Withdraws from Peace Deal, Vows to “Fight On Until Justice is Attained”
In a dramatic escalation of the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared his withdrawal from all reconciliation agreements previously reached to restore peace in the party, vowing to continue the fight until “justice is attained.”
Wike made the declaration in a personally signed statement on Sunday titled “PDP Crisis: My Position.” The former Rivers State governor accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of being the chief architect of the party’s lingering instability, stating that non-adherence to agreements has been the major setback.
“I made it clear to the Governor of Oyo State, H.E. Seyi Makinde, that he was the architect of our problems,” Wike stated. “Non-adherence to agreements reached was the bane of the party, and he was the chief culprit.”
The minister disclosed details of a series of meetings involving party stakeholders, including Makinde, Governors Bala Mohammed and Umaru Fintiri, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki, during which key resolutions were adopted — including recognition of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the PDP National Secretary and the withdrawal of pending legal cases involving Rivers State.
However, Wike expressed frustration that even before the Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation committee could begin its assignment, critical aspects of the gentleman’s agreement were already being “crudely violated.”
He accused Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah of undermining the agreement by backing Ude Okoye as National Secretary, orchestrating controversial party meetings, and using proxies to counter valid decisions of the party leadership.
“To my chagrin, Seyi Makinde had connived with Peter Mba of Enugu State to orchestrate the summoning of a meeting of so-called South-East leaders to recommend Ude Okoye,” Wike alleged.
He further criticised the botched PDP zonal congress in Jos, which he said collapsed after INEC refused to supervise it due to irregularities in the invitation letter — which was not signed by the legally recognised National Secretary, Senator Anyanwu.
Describing the situation as “provocative and annoying,” Wike said it was a betrayal of trust, especially coming from governors he claimed to have supported into office.
“Most importantly, 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,” he stated. “I have decided to fight on until justice is attained.”
The development marks a major blow to PDP’s unity efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Wike — a key powerbroker — now positioned as a vocal internal opposition against perceived impunity and disregard for internal democracy.
