Wike Makes Surprise Appearance At PDP Govs, Stakeholders Meeting

In a move that caught many off guard, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, unexpectedly attended a high-level meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and key stakeholders  in Abuja on Sunday night.

Wike’s presence, his first formal engagement with the party in months sparked significant reactions within PDP circles, as the opposition party continues to battle internal divisions and a spate of defections.

The meeting, described by insiders as both dramatic and potentially game-changing, brought together key party stakeholders, including Governor Seyi Makinde one of the G5 governors—who has been actively mediating between the party’s warring factions. Representing the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) were Acting National Chairman Amb. Umar Damagum, National Organizing Secretary Umar Bature, and National Legal Adviser Kamardeen Ajibade.

Behind closed doors, discussions reportedly centered on strategies to stem the tide of defections, rebuild party cohesion, and strengthen the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections. A major topic of concern was the unresolved tension between Wike and the party leadership, rooted in the contentious fallout from the 2022 presidential primaries.

Though no official statement had been released as of press time, party sources view Wike’s surprise attendance as a promising sign potentially signaling a thaw in hostilities and a path toward reintegrating his powerful bloc into mainstream party affairs.

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SHARESIn a move that caught many off guard, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, unexpectedly attended a high-level meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and key stakeholders  in Abuja on Sunday night.