Political Twist As Kebbi PDP Aligns With Wike Ahead Of Convention

The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed its participation in an upcoming national convention organized by the faction of the party associated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

This was disclosed by the party’s State Secretary, Abubakar Kalgo, during an interview with a Channels Television correspondent in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. He explained that the decision to attend the convention was collectively reached by key stakeholders within the state chapter.

Kalgo noted that all delegates from Kebbi State are fully prepared to take part in the event scheduled to hold in Abuja from Sunday to Monday, expressing confidence in the arrangements put in place for the convention.

He added that the decision reflects the Kebbi PDP’s commitment to staying actively involved in the party’s national activities despite ongoing internal disagreements. According to him, the convention provides an opportunity to foster unity and strengthen the party ahead of future political engagements.

The development follows months after the Kebbi PDP rejected the emergence of Kabiru Tanimu as National Chairman at a previous convention held in Ibadan in November. The state chapter had opposed his emergence, citing concerns over his limited engagement with party activities in the state and lack of consultation with stakeholders before declaring his ambition.

When asked whether the Kebbi PDP was aligning with the Wike-backed faction, Kalgo declined to give a direct answer.