In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the ongoing wave of public support for Tinubu among PDP members has led to internal divisions, widespread disaffection, and a troubling departure of key stakeholders from the party.
Ologunagba warned that if the trend is not curbed, it could significantly weaken the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. He cited blatant violations of the PDP Constitution, stressing that public alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) goes against the party’s core principles.
“Of serious concern is the persistent public media outbursts against our Party by some prominent members whose actions and utterances—including public declarations of support for the APC in the 2027 presidential election—constitute a serious threat to the stability and sustenance of our Party,” the statement read.
Quoting Section 10 (6) of the PDP Constitution, Ologunagba emphasized that “no member of the party shall align with other parties or groups to undermine the party or any of its elected government.”
To address the situation, the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Ambassador Umar Damagum has announced stricter enforcement of disciplinary measures. It has issued a strong reprimand to those involved in anti-party conduct and warned of harsher sanctions in line with Section 59 (1) of the PDP Constitution for continued violations.
The party has also set up a national disciplinary committee, chaired by High Chief Tom Ikimi, to investigate and address internal breaches. However, the committee itself faces credibility issues, as Ikimi—who once accused the PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, of anti-party activities—has been seen participating in events organized by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside other loyalists of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Among the high-profile figures reportedly in the crosshairs of the disciplinary process is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, whose public support for President Tinubu has drawn ire from party loyalists. Although Wike was not explicitly mentioned in Ologunagba’s statement, insiders suggest that the party’s leadership is increasingly frustrated with him and his allies.
PDP chapters in Lagos and Osun states have also come under scrutiny for openly backing Tinubu.
“The NWC cautions those involved to retrace their steps or face stiffer sanctions,” Ologunagba warned, urging all members to remain loyal and focused ahead of the PDP National Convention, scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
