The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) meeting has been delayed to the following week, amidst growing tensions between former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the PDP Governors Forum.
The meeting, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was canceled due to concerns about potential conflicts arising from the rift between Wike and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Wike had warned PDP governors against interfering in Rivers State affairs, prompting criticism from the Governors Forum, who labeled his threat as reckless.
Senior NWC members, including acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, Umar Bature, Taofeek Arapaja, and Setoji Kosheodo, gathered at the party headquarters on Wednesday, but the meeting focused solely on addressing issues within the Kaduna State chapter.
Sources reveal that Damagum postponed the meeting due to fears of confrontations, allowing Wike’s loyalists within the NWC to strategize separately.
The delay has sparked concerns about the party’s ability to address pressing issues, including the Rivers and other states’ congresses, with some members accusing Wike’s faction of manipulation.
The postponement has been seen as a tactical move to gain more time, with the upcoming actions of Wike’s group remaining uncertain.
The PDP’s internal conflicts continue to unfold, with the party’s future hanging in the balance. Further updates are expected in the coming days.