A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike has announced the dissolution of the party’s executives in 14 state chapters. The Care‑Taker Committee, led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Samuel Anyanwu, says it is the only legitimate leadership structure recognized by the party. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued after a meeting in Abuja on Thursday. The states affected are Borno, Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Ekiti, Bayelsa, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Delta, Taraba, Kano and Lagos. The committee also announced plans to hold fresh congresses in these states in January 2026.
The move is viewed as a continuation of the ongoing power struggle within the PDP. The party has been embroiled in a leadership crisis since the Ibadan convention, which elected Tanimu Turaki as the new National Chairman. Wike and his allies, including Abdulrahman and Anyanwu, have refused to recognise Turaki’s leadership, insisting that they remain the legitimate acting chairman and secretary.
The crisis began when the party’s governors endorsed the Ibadan convention that installed a new National Working Committee. Wike’s faction argued that the convention was not legitimate and appointed its own caretaker committee to oversee party affairs. This caretaker committee, operating under a 60‑day mandate, is tasked with conducting outstanding congresses and convening a national convention.
The situation has produced a parallel structure within the PDP, with both factions holding separate meetings and activities. While Turaki has been meeting with party leaders, the Abdulrahman/Anyanwu caretaker committee has been carrying out its own initiatives, including the dissolution of state executives. The development underscores the deepening divisions within the party, which could weaken its position in upcoming elections and create uncertainty among members and supporters. As the dispute unfolds, it remains to be seen how the PDP will resolve its internal conflicts and move forward.
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