APC Bankrolling Wike To Destroy PDP From Within – Rivers PDP Chairman Explodes

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the PDP from within.

Speaking during a live interview on Arise News on Monday, April 21, 2025, Ewor asserted that Wike’s recent conduct and political alignments suggest he no longer upholds the values of the PDP, accusing him of receiving support from the APC to destabilize both the national and Rivers State structures of the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Ewor stated that the PDP faced no internal strife before the 2023 elections until Wike lost the presidential primary and was subsequently passed over for the vice-presidential slot. According to him, this personal setback was the root cause of the party’s ensuing crisis.

“Initially, there were no issues in the PDP before the 2023 general elections. Wike contested for the presidency but lost to Atiku. Afterward, he sought the VP position, which he also didn’t get. That was when he began to stir trouble within the party,” Ewor remarked.

He further accused Wike of leading the formation of the G5 group—alleging its primary goal was to sabotage PDP’s electoral chances.

“The G5 emerged purely to hurt the PDP and block Atiku Abubakar’s path to victory. That was their agenda. And although the 2023 elections are now behind us, the damage lingers,” he added.

Ewor also criticized Wike’s ongoing involvement in PDP affairs, questioning his motives.

“Wike is no longer a true member of the PDP. How can you claim to advise a party you are actively trying to destroy? His agenda is clear: he is on a mission to bring down the PDP, starting from Rivers State,” Ewor said.

On the conflict between Wike and Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, Ewor defended the governor, asserting that Fubara had committed no wrong but was simply exercising his legitimate powers.