Within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the personal ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde risk exacerbating the ongoing crisis within the party. There is growing concern that there is.
The PDP is embroiled in factional conflict, with Atiku and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike leading the rival faction.
Now, with Bala Mohammed recently expressing interest in running for president in 2027, the rift appears poised to widen further.
Mr. Bala Mohammed, who is also the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, has recently joined other prominent members of the party in calling for the removal of the party‘s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, a move that has raised dissatisfaction within the party‘s leadership. Suggests.
Bauchi State Governor recently announced in public that he would step back from presidential ambitions if former President Goodluck Jonathan rejoins the PDP and agrees to run for office in 2027.
Speaking at a recent event organized by the non-governmental organization Save Africa Initiative in Abuja, Mohammed suggested that Jonathan’s experience is what Nigeria needs, citing widespread dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. did.
He opined that Jonathan would contribute to revitalizing the country’s economy and provide a path to stability and development.
Despite Mr Mohammed’s overtures, Mr Jonathan’s camp has remained silent on the proposal, fueling speculation that the former president is not interested in making a political comeback.
Meanwhile, the party’s reconciliation efforts led by former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola are reportedly under strain due to these new power struggles.
According to Punch, the PDP, whose influence has declined significantly following its defeat in the 2023 elections, faces a pivotal moment to maintain unity and re-establish itself as a formidable opposition party. That’s what it means.
Party members and observers alike will be watching closely to see whether the Oyinlola-led committee can overcome these tensions and prevent further divisions within the PDP party ahead of the 2027 elections.
