Group Accuses Wike’s Loyalists of Plotting to Sabotage PDP National Convention

Tensions are mounting within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a Northern-based support group has accused loyalists of Minister Nyesom Wike of plotting to undermine the party’s upcoming national convention, scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

In a statement on Wednesday, Yusuf Abubakar, Coordinator of the Northern PDP Support Group, alleged that some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) were colluding with Wike’s allies to stall preparations for the event.

According to Abubakar, ongoing legal disputes among key party officials — allegedly backed by the National Secretary, National Legal Adviser, and National Organising Secretary — were “calculated distractions” aimed at destabilizing the PDP ahead of crucial political realignments.

“This is not just a legal dispute; it’s a deliberate plot to derail the Ibadan convention,” Abubakar warned.
“Some of these NWC members are acting in clear support of Wike’s agenda to weaken the PDP through endless litigation and internal sabotage.”

He described court actions filed by factions in Abia and Imo States as a betrayal of the party’s collective trust and values of internal dispute resolution.

Abubakar urged stakeholders to resist alleged interference by Wike’s camp and support Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and the convention planning committees working to ensure a transparent and inclusive process.

He also criticized former PDP National Youth Leader, Udey-Okoye, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing him of spreading misinformation.

“Once you’ve left the party, focus on your new political home,” Abubakar said. “Propaganda from outside will not destabilize the PDP.”

Calling for unity, he appealed to members to set aside personal ambitions and allow internal mechanisms to prevail.

“The Ibadan convention must hold, and no one—no matter how powerful—should be allowed to sabotage it from within,” he concluded.

Abubakar expressed confidence that the PDP would emerge from the convention “stronger, more united, and ready to reclaim its place as Nigeria’s leading opposition force.”