Drama Unfolds: Wike Joins PDP Crucial Talks As Party Loses Grip On Members

In a surprising turn of events, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, made an unexpected appearance at a high-level PDP Governors’ Forum meeting held in Abuja on Sunday.

According to Naija News, this marked Wike’s first attendance at such a meeting in several months, amid rising defections and internal strife within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Wike’s presence was particularly notable given his pivotal role in the dissident G5 faction and his ongoing collaboration with the APC-led federal government—a situation that has sparked speculation about his commitment to the PDP and possible defection.

Despite the rumors, Wike sat with both current and former party leaders at the Sunday meeting, igniting talk of potential reconciliation or a strategic shift as the 2027 general elections loom.

Chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, the meeting brought together six serving PDP governors, including Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Peter Mbah (Enugu), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), alongside former governors who once served under the party’s banner.

Noticeably absent was Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, who is also rumored to be warming up to the APC.

Wike arrived at approximately 9:23 PM, after his G5 allies — Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) — were already seated with other key stakeholders.

His participation is being interpreted by many as a potential step toward party unity, hinting at a renewed willingness to re-engage in PDP affairs despite earlier tensions and factional splits.