Wike declares one united PDP after apex court voids Ibadan convention

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared an end to factionalism within the Peoples Democratic Party following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the appeal filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led group over the disputed Ibadan National Convention.

Speaking at his Abuja residence shortly after Thursday’s judgment, Wike said the apex court ruling had finally settled the prolonged leadership crisis within the opposition party.

“The Supreme Court judgment has now made it known there is only one PDP, and we no longer hear faction,” Wike told journalists. “Faction does not exist any longer in the Peoples Democratic Party.”

The Supreme Court nullified the PDP national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025, which produced the Tanimu Turaki-led executives.

According to the court, the convention was conducted in defiance of existing court orders and amounted to an abuse of court process, effectively ending months of internal leadership disputes within the party.

Wike also addressed the political implications of the ruling for prominent supporters of the Turaki-led faction, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.

“I don’t know where they are going to pitch their tent,” the FCT minister said.

He maintained that the convention organised by the Abdulrahman-led faction in March 2026 remains the legitimate and recognised gathering of the party. The convention, backed by Wike’s camp, re-elected Abdulrahman Mohammed and members of the party’s National Working Committee.

Wike further stated that the PDP would not accommodate members of the African Democratic Congress aligned with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

He described the group as “electoral liabilities” rather than assets to the party.