The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with a growing division among members of the National Working Committee (NWC) over support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.
The two political figures, who have been at odds for months, are now at the center of a party rift that is dividing key officials.
During a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday, Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, strongly refuted a statement made by the party’s official spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, regarding the ongoing crisis in Rivers State.
Abdullahi clarified that Ologunagba was not authorized to speak on behalf of the PDP on the matter, particularly concerning the party’s stance on the Ewor-led executive in Rivers State.
Abdullahi stated that the NWC had neither sat nor made any decisions regarding the legal verdict recognizing the Ewor-led executive, which Ologunagba had previously endorsed.
He described the statement issued by Ologunagba as a “falsehood” and called on the public to disregard it.
The deputy spokesperson also addressed the issue surrounding the party’s national secretary position, reaffirming that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the legitimate national secretary until the appeal on the matter is settled by the Supreme Court, in line with the law.
Tensions within the NWC are reportedly growing, with Abdullahi criticizing Ologunagba’s recent actions and comments, accusing him of inconsistency and overstepping his authority.
The deepening divide within the party suggests further challenges ahead as the PDP grapples with leadership disputes and internal conflicts.
