PDP Leadership Crisis: Nyesom Wike Gains Upper Hand as PDP NWC Backs Rivers State Congresses

In a dramatic turn of events, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has secured a significant victory in the ongoing PDP leadership crisis. The National Working Committee has officially endorsed the Rivers State congresses, solidifying Wike’s control within the party.

Wike’s loyalists within the NWC successfully pushed for the approval of the Rivers and other states’ congresses, effectively outmaneuvering Governor Fubara and other PDP governors. The planned NEC meeting to address the issue has been postponed to October 24, potentially leaving the governors with limited options to challenge the decision.

The power play between Wike and the PDP governors reached a boiling point when the governors sought a review of the Rivers State Congresses, backing Governor Fubara as the state’s leader within the party. Wike, feeling threatened by this show of support, issued a stern warning on August 31, signaling his willingness to escalate tensions if the governors continued to interfere in Rivers State affairs.

As the dust settles, it is evident that Wike’s influence has prevailed within the PDP ranks, marking a significant shift in the party dynamics and setting the stage for further intrigue and power struggles in the days to come.