Ahead of the 2027 general elections, internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appear far from resolved, as key party figures continue separate political consultations across the country.
Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed recently held meetings with prominent political leaders, including Seriake Dickson, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi, in what sources say could be early alignments ahead of the next presidential race.
Although the gatherings were publicly linked to Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, insiders suggest they also involved strategic discussions on possible political alliances and realignments for 2027. The meetings come at a time when reconciliation efforts between the governors’ bloc and the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike have stalled.
The PDP has been grappling with a prolonged leadership crisis that has split the party into rival camps. The governors’ faction previously organised a convention in Ibadan, which produced a new leadership team. However, that outcome was later nullified by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that the process violated relevant laws and party guidelines.
In response, Wike’s camp set up a caretaker committee to manage party affairs pending a fresh convention. Despite earlier signs of reconciliation, both sides now appear to be at odds again, particularly over plans for an upcoming national convention.
Makinde, speaking on the situation, dismissed any suggestion of aligning with Wike’s group, arguing that such a move would amount to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election. He insisted that his camp remains focused on the interests of the PDP and its supporters.
On his part, Bala Mohammed struck a more conciliatory tone, maintaining that disagreements within the party are not beyond resolution and that dialogue remains ongoing.
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Meanwhile, the Wike-backed faction has insisted that the scheduled convention will go ahead as planned, citing court rulings that recognise its leadership. The group also accused the opposing camp of attempting to frustrate the process through legal actions—an allegation that has been strongly denied.
Despite the deepening divisions, leaders on both sides continue to express hope for reconciliation. However, with growing political consultations and shifting alliances, the PDP’s internal struggle is increasingly shaping the broader landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
