PDP Crisis: ‘The Party Has Agreed To Address Everything Wike Wants’

A highly placed party source in Abuja revealed to Vanguard that the PDP has agreed to address all the issues Governor Wike has raised. This decision is part of a broader reconciliation strategy aimed at uniting the party and resolving lingering grievances among power blocs.

Governor Wike, a major political force in the PDP, has been insisting on the zoning of the party's presidential ticket to the South, a demand that has been confirmed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary. The PDP leadership's agreement to Wike's demands comes amidst concerns over factionalization within the party, particularly following the reported collapse of the G5, also known as the Integrity Group.

This group was formed ahead of the 2023 presidential election to challenge the leadership and Senator Iyorchia Ayu's candidacy. The group initially comprised Wike, Samuel Ortom, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Okezie Ikpeazu, Seyi Makinde, but has since shr.