PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, 4 Governors Issue 6-Point Ultimatum.

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a fresh twist as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alongside four sitting governors, reportedly issued a six-point ultimatum to the party’s leadership, threatening to withdraw their support if urgent reforms are not carried out.

Reliable sources within the PDP confirmed on Monday that the ultimatum was delivered after a series of closed-door meetings in Abuja last weekend. The aggrieved bloc, led by Wike and the governors of Oyo, Enugu, Benue, and Abia States, accused the national leadership of sidelining critical stakeholders in decision-making and reneging on earlier agreements reached before the 2023 general elections.

At the heart of the grievance is what the group describes as “the dominance of a cabal” within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which they allege is undermining internal democracy. The six-point demands, though not officially released, are said to include calls for a comprehensive restructuring of the NWC, a review of the party’s zoning formula, financial transparency in the management of party funds, and assurances of equity ahead of the 2027 elections.

Party insiders revealed that Wike and the governors warned that failure to meet the demands within 30 days could force them to take “decisive political steps,” which may include forming a parallel structure or aligning with rival platforms. “They are not bluffing this time,” a source familiar with the discussions told reporters. “The ultimatum is a clear message that unless the PDP leadership resets itself, the party risks another round of defections before the next election cycle.”

This development has sparked anxiety among PDP faithful across the country, many of whom fear a repeat of the 2022 crisis that fractured the party ahead of the presidential polls. Analysts recall that Wike and a group of governors, later dubbed the “G5,” openly opposed the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar, citing breaches of the party’s rotation agreement. That rift was widely believed to have contributed to the PDP’s poor outing at the national level.

In response, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, appealed for calm, urging all members to pursue dialogue instead of ultimatums. “Our party is bigger than any individual. We remain committed to unity and will engage with all stakeholders to resolve internal issues,” he said.

Political observers say the next few weeks will be critical in determining whether the PDP can mend fences or slide deeper into factional disputes that could weaken its prospects in 2027