Wike Blames Makinde’s Presidential Ambition for PDP Crisis, Denies Promising to ‘Hold PDP’ for Tinubu Ahead of 2027

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that he promised President Bola Tinubu to “hold” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Describing the allegation as false and unfair, Wike insisted no such meeting took place and said the visit to the President involved several former and serving governors on general party matters. Wike accused Makinde of fueling the PDP’s internal crisis through unchecked ambition and alleged legal missteps, arguing that Makinde’s actions deepened divisions within the opposition party. He maintained that while ambition is legitimate, it must follow due process and party rules.