A professor of Communications at Baze University, Abuja, Abiodun Adeniyi, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is experiencing a deep internal crisis, which has been exacerbated by the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. According to Adeniyi, the PDP’s internal cohesion has been broken, leaving the party unable to rebuild itself.
Adeniyi made these comments while appearing on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he noted that the party is currently at an “abysmal low”. He attributed this to the fact that the spirit of the party has been broken, and that unless this is addressed, any other efforts to revitalize the party will be futile. The professor also warned that undermining Wike’s influence within the party could have negative consequences for the PDP’s progress.
The PDP has been facing significant challenges in recent times, including the exit of major stakeholders who have defected to other parties such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeniyi emphasized the need for the party to engage in conciliation and dialogue to address these issues, particularly with regard to the faction led by Wike. He cautioned that failure to do so could lead to further degeneration of the party’s fortunes.
The current crisis within the PDP is a significant concern for the party, which has struggled to regain its footing after previous setbacks. The party’s ability to address its internal issues and rebuild its structures will be crucial in determining its future prospects. As Adeniyi noted, the PDP needs to prioritize mending its broken spirits and rebuilding its internal cohesion in order to move forward.
The situation within the PDP is being closely watched by political analysts and observers, who are eager to see how the party will navigate its current challenges. The outcome of the party’s efforts to address its internal crisis will have significant implications for Nigeria’s political landscape, and will be closely monitored in the coming months.
