Title: Wike Camp Alleges Plot to Derail PDP Convention, Rival Faction Fires Back Date Published: 22 March 2026 Description: Fresh tensions have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the camp loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused a rival, governor-backed faction of plotting to sabotage the party’s forthcoming national convention scheduled for March 29–30, 2026.The allegation was made on Sunday in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the Wike-aligned National Caretaker Working Committee, Jungudo Mohammed, who insisted that the convention would proceed as planned, citing binding court judgments affirming the committee’s legitimacy.Mohammed stated that rulings of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal of Nigeria had upheld the authority of the caretaker committee to manage the party’s affairs, urging members and the public to disregard contrary claims.He, however, raised concerns over alleged moves by a faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) to secure a court injunction in Ibadan to halt the convention. He described the move as unfortunate, especially in light of repeated reconciliation efforts allegedly ignored by the group.According to him, the party remains committed to unity, internal democracy, and the rule of law, but would resist actions capable of undermining its stability. He also called on judicial authorities to take note of what he described as attempts to abuse court processes.Mohammed reassured party members nationwide that preparations for the convention had been concluded, promising a transparent and credible exercise.In a swift response, the governor-backed Turaki faction dismissed the allegation as blackmail. Its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, accused the Wike-aligned group of undermining ongoing reconciliation efforts.Ememobong maintained that his faction remained committed to dialogue and expressed optimism that peace would prevail, while denying any knowledge of plans to obtain an injunction to stop the convention.He further alleged that the Wike camp was politicising communication and diverting attention from genuine reconciliation, urging them instead to engage in meaningful discussions.The crisis within the PDP dates back to parallel leadership claims following a convention held in Ibadan in November 2025, which produced Turaki and other members of the National Working Committee with the backing of PDP governors.However, a rival faction aligned with Wike constituted a caretaker committee in December, deepening the leadership tussle and triggering legal battles over party control.The dispute escalated to the courts, with the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, in a March 9 ruling led by Justice Mohammed Danjuma, nullifying the Ibadan convention on grounds of legal violations.The court also encouraged parties to pursue an amicable resolution, even as the leadership crisis continues to cast uncertainty over the party’s preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Attached Images: e158feef14f94b26ce5764bce04d326f031a70a6132645955a790880b5c4dce8.jpg Attached Video: None