Key Points

• PDP leaders meet over Wike fallout and internal crisis.

• Wadata Plaza shut down over 28 years of unpaid rent.

• BoT may postpone NEC meeting amid escalating tension.

The PDP internal crisis intensified Monday evening when the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) convened an emergency meeting.

They gathered at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. The urgent meeting followed the public fallout between the party and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Wike abruptly withdrew from ongoing peace efforts. He accused top PDP figures—particularly Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—of dishonesty and betrayal. This move widened the existing rift within the party’s leadership.

According to party insiders, the BoT aims to resolve the conflict swiftly. They see Wike’s actions as a serious threat to party unity.

Several key figures attended the meeting. These included Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum and PDP Governors Bala Mohammed, Peter Mbah, Douye Diri, and Caleb Mutfwang.

Prominent party elders like Bukola Saraki, Jerry Gana, and Olabode George also participated.

Secretariat closure deepens PDP internal crisis

Meanwhile, the crisis worsened when the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) sealed Wadata Plaza, the PDP’s national secretariat.

The FCTA shut the building due to 28 years of unpaid ground rent. As a result, the party temporarily relocated its operations to the Bauchi Lodge.

This move embarrassed party leaders. It also disrupted critical administrative functions. Many PDP members criticized the closure, calling it politically motivated.

A senior official noted that the party now struggles to manage logistics. More importantly, the shutdown occurred during a period of heightened political tension.

BoT may postpone NEC meeting to buy more time

To allow more time for reconciliation, the BoT may postpone the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

The session was originally scheduled for Tuesday. However, leaders now believe that more internal dialogue is necessary before any major gathering.

This potential postponement highlights the party’s struggle to regroup. Although the PDP faces mounting pressure, leaders remain hopeful that dialogue will bring resolution.

Nonetheless, tensions continue to rise. Wike’s public withdrawal and the secretariat shutdown have shaken confidence in the PDP’s unity.

With upcoming elections looming, the party must resolve these internal issues quickly. Otherwise, it risks losing its footing as Nigeria’s main opposition platform.