Tinubu Accused of Using Wike to Fuel PDP Turmoil, Says Emma Ogidi

Tinubu Accused of Using Wike to Fuel PDP Turmoil, Says Emma Ogidi

The South-South caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emma Ogidi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to destabilize the opposition party. Ogidi made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today, claiming that Wike and the faction led by Samuel Anyanwu were driving unprecedented internal turmoil within the PDP.

Ogidi described the behavior of the expelled members as “overboard”, saying: “No, no, this type of behavior… I’ve never seen that kind of behavior. It’s gone overboard. What they’re doing is overboard. Wike, Samuel Anyanwu and the rest. It’s overboard.”

He emphasized that although the PDP has experienced internal disagreements in the past, the current crisis is on an entirely different scale. Ogidi insisted that Wike, Anyanwu, and others remain expelled until a court rules otherwise, adding that those challenging party decisions must be prepared to defend their actions in court.

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Ogidi’s comments come after the PDP National Convention in Ibadan on 15 November 2025, where Wike, Anyanwu, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, and ten others were expelled. The expulsions were moved by former PDP National Vice-Chairman Olabode George and seconded by Bauchi PDP Chairman Samaila Buga, with PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman Bala Mohammed putting it to a voice vote.

The Wike-led faction had attempted to halt the convention via the courts, but a high court ruling in Oyo allowed the convention to proceed. Wike’s faction described the event as a “jamboree”, promising to continue strengthening a united PDP.

Ogidi further alleged that President Tinubu was exploiting the internal PDP tensions through Wike’s ministerial position. “This APC government, this president we have, he’ll do whatever it takes to ensure that there’s only one party in this country. He’s the one behind it,” Ogidi said.

Despite the crisis, Ogidi insisted that the PDP is indestructible, arguing that the party’s true strength lies with grassroots supporters rather than political heavyweights. He dismissed claims that the PDP had lost credibility, stating: “The big men can go. PDP is nobody’s party… It’s the people’s democratic party.”

Ogidi concluded by affirming the PDP’s future as the face of democracy and opposition in Nigeria, emphasizing adherence to party rules and unity among members.

Tinubu Accused of Using Wike to Fuel PDP Turmoil, Says Emma Ogidi