Uncertainty Grips the PDP as Power Struggles Intensify
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an existential crisis, with the ambitions of its top leaders threatening to tear the party apart. The latest development is the assertion of interest in the 2027 presidential election by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, which is widening the rift within the party.
The PDP is currently embroiled in a long-standing leadership tussle between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. Now, Mohammed’s move could further escalate the situation, as he has become a key player in the power struggle.
Mohammed’s recent statements have sparked concerns about the party’s leadership structure. He has called for the replacement of the National Chairman, Umar Damagum, a move that has been met with resistance from those who support the current leadership. The situation is dire, with the party’s future as a formidable opposition at stake.
In a recent interview, Mohammed expressed his willingness to step down as a presidential candidate if former President Goodluck Jonathan would agree to rejoin the PDP and contest in the 2027 elections. Jonathan, who is being touted as a potential savior, has yet to respond to Mohammed’s overture, leaving many to wonder if he is indeed interested in making a political comeback.
The PDP’s efforts at reconciliation, led by former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, are under strain due to the growing power struggle. The party is at a crossroads, and its ability to maintain unity and reassert itself as a strong opposition force hangs in the balance.
Party members and observers are watching with bated breath as the Oyinlola-led committee navigates these difficult waters to prevent further fragmentation within the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections. Can it succeed in mending the rifts and restoring the party’s glory, or will the internal strife tear it asunder?
