In a dramatic turn of events that further deepens the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has announced his withdrawal from all previously reached agreements within the party, citing continued acts of betrayal, dishonesty, and a breach of trust by key stakeholders.

In a strongly worded statement released today, Wike condemned what he described as persistent treachery and insincerity among PDP leaders since the 2023 general elections. He accused party figures, particularly Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mba, of violating gentleman\'s agreements aimed at resolving internal conflicts and restoring stability to the opposition party.

“The PDP has been wantonly swinging from one part of a slippery precipice to another, owing fundamentally to dishonesty and lack of trust amongst its key stakeholders,” Wike lamented.

Detailing recent reconciliation efforts, Wike referenced meetings in Lagos and Abuja involving PDP heavyweights including Governors Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Umaru Fintiri, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki. He said resolutions were reached at those meetings to uphold the position of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, and to withdraw legal cases related to Rivers State and a proposed state of emergency.

However, Wike alleged that even before a reconciliation committee led by Saraki could begin work, those agreements were “crudely violated.” He pointed to Makinde’s alleged alliance with Governor Mba to push for Ude Okoye as National Secretary, and the orchestration of moves to undermine Senator Anyanwu\'s role.

“These actions are in complete violation of the agreements reached and would not do the party any good whatsoever,” Wike stated, referencing the recent failure of the North-Central PDP Zonal Congress in Jos due to INEC\'s rejection of an improperly signed letter.

The former Rivers State Governor also expressed frustration that despite his longstanding contributions to the party since 1998, including support for the electoral victories of several current governors, he has faced persistent marginalization and bad faith.

“It is on record that none of these persons have done anything close to what I have done to sustain this party,” Wike said. “I had thought that we could keep the trust amongst us, but since it is now obvious that they would continue to play games to the detriment of the party… I have now firmly decided to pull out of all agreements hitherto reached.”

Wike, known for his outspoken and combative political style, vowed to continue the fight for justice within the PDP, signaling a fresh wave of internal battles ahead of the party’s next national engagements.

The implications of his withdrawal remain unclear, but political observers believe it could trigger more realignments within the PDP and affect its cohesion as the 2027 election cycle looms.

The PDP leadership is yet to issue an official response to Wike’s declaration.