Less than two years before the 2027 elections, Nigeria’s main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is facing a fresh crisis as factions loyal to Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde edge toward an open split.
The latest tension arose after a national convention held on Saturday, 15 November, by a faction aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. In response, Wike loyalists organized a rival convention, intensifying the internal struggle within the once-dominant party.
This confrontation highlights growing divisions ahead of the 2027 polls, signaling potential instability and challenges for the PDP as it seeks to maintain cohesion and political relevance.
