The February 29 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on shaky ground as attempts to reconcile feuding factions have yet to produce results....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
The gathering is expected to address critical party issues, but internal strife continues to threaten any resolution.The party remains in turmoil, with ongoing battles between key figures that hinder progress toward resolving its crises.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!A major point of contention is the ongoing feud between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who also chairs the PDP Governors Forum.
The clash intensified when Wike criticized Mohammed’s opposition to President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills. In response, Mohammed described Wike as a “liability” to the party, accusing him of being a “transactional politician” whose personal ambitions overshadow loyalty and collective party interests.
“His recent media outburst was another reminder of his transactional approach to politics, where personal ambition eclipses loyalty, principles, and collective interests,” Mohammed’s media adviser, Mukhtar Gidado, stated.
Wike quickly retaliated, calling out Mohammed for his failure to lead effectively as chairman of the Governors Forum. Wike claimed that Mohammed’s tenure was driven by political greed, stating that by party convention, the position should have gone to a Southern governor following the northern leadership of the previous chair.
“No one should be surprised that a fair-weather politician like Bala Mohammed is calling someone else a transactional politician,” Wike remarked.
Adding to the party’s internal strife, the National Reconciliation Committee, led by Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has not made significant progress since its last meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) on October 23, 2024.
The committee was tasked with reconciling party leaders, members, and groups, but no clear timeline has been set for its work, leading to frustration within the party ranks.
A party insider noted, “The committee certainly has fresh fires to put out.” Meanwhile, an anonymous NEC member expressed doubt about the meeting proceeding as planned, given the ongoing issues within the party.
The meeting has already been postponed three times. With all these troubles at various levels, it remains to be seen if reason will prevail,” the member said.
Several party members also expressed concern that the lack of unity and direction within the party could hurt its chances in the upcoming 2025 general elections. “If the leadership continues to be divided, it will affect our position in the election,” one member warned.
The NEC meeting is seen as a critical juncture for the party, as leaders grapple with the urgent need for reconciliation, effective leadership, and a unified front ahead of the next electoral battle.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
