PDP Crisis Deepen as Leaders Dump Party, Makinde Camp Run Go Supreme Court

Court ruling, INEC recognition and fresh resignations worsen opposition party wahala

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Wahala for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) no show sign of ending as more top members dey resign, even after the party recent national convention.

Seyi Makinde
Seyi Makinde

The crisis don now move from internal fight enter serious legal battle, as faction loyal to Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed don head go court, including Supreme Court of Nigeria, to challenge leadership of the party.

Court Matter and Secretariat Battle

Nyesom Wike
Nyesom Wike

Federal High Court for Abuja don give order wey support faction linked to Nyesom Wike, allowing dem access to PDP national secretariat and directing security agencies to protect them.

The court also declare earlier convention wey Turaki faction hold for Ibadan as invalid, saying e go against court order and party rules.

INEC Recognise New Leadership

Meanwhile, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) don update im website to show new National Working Committee (NWC) wey emerge from Wike-backed convention.

This move don give Wike faction upper hand, as the new leadership led by Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu go now control party affairs for the next four years.

Bode George Blast INEC

PDP chieftain, Bode George
PDP chieftain, Bode George

PDP chieftain, Bode George, criticise INEC, calling their action deceitful and dangerous for Nigeria democracy.

According to am, recognising Wike faction fit weaken opposition and affect 2027 elections.

Fayose Warn Makinde

Former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose
Former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose

Former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, warn say Makinde fit face expulsion from PDP if him continue with current stance.

He also claim say the recent convention mark turning point for the party.

More Resignations Hit PDP

former minister Jumoke Akinjide
former minister Jumoke Akinjide

The crisis don also trigger fresh resignations, including former minister Jumoke Akinjide, wey don officially dump the party after many years.

Her exit add to growing list of leaders wey dey leave PDP as division deepen.

Hope for Reconciliation Still Dey

Despite the tension, PDP presidential hopeful Gbenga Hashim say reconciliation still possible.

He urge all factions make dem return to negotiation table, warning say continued division fit weaken the party as major opposition force.

According to am, ongoing court cases still provide chance for peaceful settlement if leaders agree to compromise.


Political Future Uncertain

As court cases, resignations and power struggle continue, PDP future remain uncertain ahead of 2027 general elections.

Many observers believe say how the Supreme Court go decide the matter go determine who truly control the party moving forward.

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