A major internal crisis has rocked Nigeria’s main opposition party, the PDP. A faction led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has suddenly postponed a crucial governorship primary election in Ekiti State. The event was delayed just as it was about to begin, citing last-minute “logistical issues.”
The unexpected postponement has created confusion and anger among delegates and aspirants who had gathered for the event. This move highlights the deep divisions and ongoing power struggle within the party, pitting Wike’s group against the main party leadership.
This incident is the latest sign of a serious split in the PDP. Wike, a powerful minister in the ruling APC government, still controls a strong faction within the opposition PDP. This conflicting loyalty is causing major disruptions to the party’s operations and its ability to organize itself.
On the ground, the scene was one of frustration. Party members who had traveled to participate were left stranded without clear information. The delay throws the primary process into uncertainty, raising questions about the faction’s preparedness and internal management.
The postponement is more than a simple scheduling problem. It is a public display of the internal conflict that is weakening the opposition. With a new date yet to be firmly announced, the party’s ability to present a united front for future elections is now in serious doubt.
