PDP Northern Elders to Wike: Stop Trying to Destroy Our Party and Cripple Opposition Politics

The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his political allies of plotting to destabilize the party and weaken opposition politics in Nigeria.

In a communiqué issued after its 18th General Meeting, the Forum reaffirmed its unwavering support for the PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, while condemning what it described as “desperate attempts” by certain party members to disrupt the upcoming national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Forum’s National Secretary, Dr. Abbas Sadauki (Dan Madamin Tofa), said the members had resolved to defend the party’s unity against internal and external sabotage.

“No amount of political intimidation, blackmail, or lies against the unity of the party will stop the successful organization of the national convention in Ibadan,” Sadauki declared.

He accused some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of colluding with outside political forces to destabilize the PDP from within.

“Those misleading groups within the party to scuttle the convention are mere jokers — predators unleashed against the collective interest. Their unholy alliance with enemies of progress will soon end in political shame and regret,” he warned.

According to Sadauki, the internal crises rocking the PDP were being fueled by Wike’s political ambitions and influence.

“It is unfortunate that some ungrateful elements, under the guidance of Mr. Nyesom Wike, are bent on destroying everything good about the PDP and other opposition movements. Whether through court cases or misuse of power, their mission is clear — to wreck the party. But they will fail,” he stated.

The Forum pledged full support for Ambassador Damagum’s leadership, praising his efforts to maintain stability and rebuild the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The commitment shown by Ambassador Damagum and genuine party leaders is a patriotic sacrifice aimed at rebuilding and repositioning the PDP for future victory,” the statement added.

The group also cautioned the judiciary and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against yielding to alleged attempts by political actors to manipulate national institutions for partisan gain.

“We appeal to the judiciary not to be misled by desperate elements who have become willing tools in destroying democracy. They are enemies of progress and a burden to the nation,” the Forum stated.

Reaffirming its loyalty to the PDP leadership, the Northern Elders Unity Forum emphasized that the National Executive Committee’s (NEC) decision to proceed with the convention remains final and must be respected.

“Our support for Ambassador Damagum’s leadership is unshakable. We call on all disciplined members to stand by the NEC’s decision to protect the unity, integrity, and future of our great party,” the communiqué concluded.

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