Former Presidential Media Adviser, Umar Sani, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is intentionally fueling instability within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to Sani, influential leaders within the opposition party no longer feel comfortable with Wike’s continued membership, insisting that his actions have become harmful to the party’s unity and future.
Sani explained that the ongoing conflict inside the PDP is not rooted in personal hostility but rather in resistance to what party stakeholders perceive as Wike’s excessive influence and disruptive conduct.
Directly addressing the former Rivers State governor, Sani stated that if Wike believes the PDP cannot function without him, then he should consider leaving the party altogether.
Despite his strong position, Sani maintained that reconciliation is still possible if Wike admits wrongdoing and seeks forgiveness.
“If he acknowledges his errors and returns saying, ‘Please accept me,’ we will. This is simply the story of the prodigal son,” he added.
Sani further clarified that Wike’s confrontations with PDP governors are not personal feuds but symptoms of deeper structural issues within the party. He suggested that PDP leaders suspect the presence of an internal saboteur working to weaken the party from within.
“You cannot constantly drag people into crisis. You are fighting this person today, another tomorrow,” he said.
“All these developments are not because they hate him or he hates them. It is the PDP’s internal challenge.”
According to Sani, tensions escalated significantly when it became clear that Wike would not have any representation in the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
He noted that this would be the first time the PDP would constitute an NWC without a single nominee linked to Wike.
Sani explained that Wike believed he deserved representation, but party leaders disagreed.
“They felt you cannot eat your cake and still keep it. You cannot actively work for the APC and still expect to impose candidates within the PDP,” he explained.
On the legal actions initiated by Wike against the party’s internal processes, Sani dismissed the claims entirely, describing them as unfounded.
“Everything he took to court is just a collection of falsehoods,” Sani stated.
He emphasized that the PDP followed its constitutional guidelines during its convention, contrary to Wike’s allegations.
“For a convention to hold, two-thirds of the states must be present, and that requirement was met. Claims that 16 states lacked congresses are simply untrue.”
Reacting to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s assertion that Wike promised to weaken the PDP in favor of President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027, Sani said he believed Makinde’s account.
“Governor Makinde is not known for dishonesty. I do not think he would fabricate such a serious allegation. I am convinced Wike made that statement,” he said.
Sani also addressed accusations made by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who alleged that Wike orchestrated harassment against him through anti-corruption agencies.
Sani pointed to Wike’s political weight in Abuja while criticizing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what he described as selective enforcement.
“The EFCC has become a textbook example of selective prosecution. How can Nigerians trust such an institution?” he questioned.
Despite the internal turmoil, Sani expressed confidence that the PDP would ultimately resolve its challenges through the judicial system.
He referenced past Supreme Court rulings which clearly state that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no authority to interfere in the internal affairs of political parties.
“We are waiting for the higher courts to reaffirm those judgments. Once that happens, the issue is settled,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Sani dismissed claims that the PDP is politically finished. He insisted the party would regain strength once its legal matters are concluded.
“Once the PDP overcomes this phase, the momentum will return. The political traffic will shift, and all roads will lead back to the PDP,” he said.
On Peter Obi’s decision to move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sani stated that the former Labour Party presidential candidate still has the option of returning to the PDP.
“If he is denied a ticket elsewhere, the PDP remains his only viable alternative, and we are ready to offer him the platform,” he noted.
Sani concluded by stressing that the PDP remains Nigeria’s most formidable political platform, citing its nationwide structure, extensive reach, and loyal support base as unmatched by any other opposition party.
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