PDP Crisis: Wike threatens to seal any building housing factional offices

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike defended his role in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amid accusations of acting as a “political undertaker,” asserting he is strengthening the party rather than destroying it.

Wike threatened to seal any building in the FCT housing factional offices opposed to his leadership, specifically targeting the “Turaki” group.

Wike denied tearing down the PDP, arguing that his actions are aimed at enforcing party constitution and Supreme Court rulings, while continuing to defend his working relationship with President Tinubu.

Following his announcement, reactions have been polarized, with supporters praising his stance on the rule of law and critics accusing him of acting as a “political undertaker” to dismantle the opposition.

Bode George PDP Chieftain accused Wike of acting like a “political undertaker” trying to destroy the PDP and suggested that only President Bola Tinubu could call him to order.

Wike’s supporters and aids argued that Wike’s actions are not political but part of his duty to enforce land and tenancy laws, alleging that the Turaki led faction is engaging in fraudulent activities in defiance of Supreme Court rulings.

Ahmed Tijjani Ramala said Wike challenged the Turaki faction to attempt to open a new office, vowing to “seal it up” and take over the property.

Many responses reflect frustration with the worsening internal crisis, with some arguing that the PDP is already “dead” and that Wike is merely finalizing its collapse.

Critics have raised concerns that these actions, if unchecked, are pushing Nigeria towards a one-party state, aimed at stifling opposition.

However, Wike maintained that his actions are aimed at forcing compliance with court judgements that he claims recognize the Abdulrahman-led faction as the legitimate PDP leadership.