Dare Babalola
Ahead of the 2027 elections, the South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from a recent comment by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, where he backed the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.
The South-West PDP spokesperson, Sanya Atofarati, in a statement, maintained that the PDP has resolved to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
“Wike is not bigger than the PDP and cannot take unilateral decisions on its behalf. Leaders of the party in the South-West are united in their resolve to ensure Tinubu does not secure a second term and that PDP regains power in 2027,” Atofarati stated.
He further stressed that Wike’s position did not reflect the PDP’s position, adding, “Nigerians must understand that Wike’s support for Tinubu has nothing to do with our party.”
Recall that Wike, in his monthly television interview, threw his weight behind President Tinubu for his re-election.
He further outlined fresh conditions for reconciliation within PDP, insisting that the party must reverse recent decisions he considered unjust, including the removal of Dan Orbih as the National Vice Chairman (South-South).
