No Rift Here! PDP Leader Breaks Silence On Alleged Wike-Makinde Feud

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has dismissed claims of a conflict between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging the public to disregard such rumours.

Onaiwu, who was the pioneer Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, described the allegations of a rift as baseless and the handiwork of mischief-makers.

According to a statement issued on Thursday, he said the false reports are being circulated by political saboteurs determined to destabilise the PDP and derail preparations for its National Convention.

“There is no feud between Governor Makinde and former Governor Wike. Both leaders remain committed and loyal to the PDP and its core values,” Onaiwu said.

He noted that those spreading falsehoods are threatened by the growing unity and renewed energy within the party, as seen during the recent PDP strategic meeting.

Onaiwu reaffirmed the party’s internal cohesion, stating that the PDP continues to stand as Nigeria’s most democratic and dialogue-driven political organisation. He added that preparations for the forthcoming national convention are progressing in a transparent and inclusive manner.

He also confirmed that the National Working Committee (NWC), National Executive Committee (NEC), and key stakeholders are all aligned on the convention plans, under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

He therefore called on the public and media to ignore the misleading narratives, stressing that the PDP remains focused and undistracted.

“Our party will not be swayed by orchestrated propaganda. We are united in our mission to restore competent leadership to Nigeria,” Onaiwu concluded.