Wike's Camp Releases 5 Conditions for 'Peaceful' PDP Convention to Hold
- Loyalists of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike set strict conditions for the PDP National Convention in Ibadan, insisting on compliance for a peaceful event
- The group demands adherence to zoning rules, fresh and transparent congresses in Ebonyi, Anambra, Ekiti, and respect for South-South Congress outcomes
- They warn that ignoring these resolutions could invalidate the convention, stressing that unity must be anchored on fairness, transparency, and inclusivity
Ahead of the PDP convention, some members party who are loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, met last night and came up with fresh conditions.
According to them, these conditions must be met before the conduct of the November 15 and 16, 2025 elective National Convention of the party slated for Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
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Wike and his allies have been at loggerhead with the National Working Committee (NWC) and the PDP governors over the convention.
This they noted that these conditions must be met for the peaceful conduct of the convention.
Just before the conduct of the 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party last month at the party headquarters, National Secretary of the party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, was said to have initially refused to sign the letter of notification to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over Wike’s conditions, but did so after the intervention of PDP governors.
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As reported by Daily Trust that among those present at last night meeting were former Governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwaunyi (Enugu), Ayo Fayose, (Ekiti), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and National Secretary, Anyanwu.
The group, which tagged itself as Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP, said having met to review the state of the party and assessed the critical issues leading to the forthcoming National Convention, agreed with the zoning committee’s recommendations, which was adopted by NEC that status quo remains, but “we further, and very strongly hold that there should be no form of micro-zoning for peace and stability within the party.”
Wike's loyalists: 5 conditions for peaceful convention
The group also said the national chairman of the party should remain in the North-Central in line with the zoning formula of the 2021 convention, Vanguard reported.
According to the group, it is “pertinent to caution that failure to comply with the above resolutions and demands shall render any purported national convention invalid, as legitimate members of the party would be disenfranchised.”
Other demands of the group include a call on the National Working Committee to “urgently conduct fresh, transparent, and inclusive congresses in Ebonyi and Anambra States, in line with judgments of the courts.
“That a fresh and legitimate South-East Zonal Congress should be conducted.
“That the outcome of the valid and legitimate South-South Congress held in Calabar, Cross River State and recognised by the court be respected.
“That the Ekiti State Local Government Areas Congress should be conducted immediately, in obedience to the subsisting court judgement.”
According to the communique, the PDP stands at a defining crossroads where its ability to reconcile internal disputes, uphold fairness, and respect constitutional processes will determine its future relevance.
PDP govs warn Wike’s camp
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors told the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and his allies that the party will not yield to arrogance, impunity, or divisive tendencies.
The PDP governors pledged to enforce discipline within the party.
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