The Peoples Democratic Party is experiencing intense political friction as opposing factions loyal to Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde clash over the legitimacy of today’s NEC meeting, with Makinde’s bloc pushing for it to proceed as scheduled and Wike’s camp advocating for it to be downgraded to an Expanded National Caucus gathering.
The controversy centers on Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s status as National Secretary and whether Acting Chairman Umar Damagum can unilaterally postpone the NEC, with INEC’s recognition of Anyanwu complicating matters further amidst a split within the PDP National Working Committee on his reinstatement.
Governors like Peter Mbah and Douye Diri have publicly backed Makinde’s stance, warning that not holding the NEC could result in constitutional breaches.
Meanwhile, elder statesmen like Chief Bode George are pushing for a compromise, but party unity remains fragile as both sides prepare for a potentially explosive confrontation.
