Governors of the PDP lost because the NWC recognised Wike as the party leader in Rivers.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has officially recognised Nyesom Wike as the head of the party in Rivers State. This is a big change in the political landscape. This choice is very important for the PDP because it has caused fights within the party and made people wonder how much power the governors really have. Wike, who used to be governor of Rivers and is now a federal minister, has been a major figure in the PDP for a long time. However, his rise to become governor of Rivers has not been without debate.
Wike was finally recognised as the leader of the PDP in Rivers after months of power battles within the party between him and a group of governors who wanted to keep running things their own way. The ruling by the NWC pretty much took away these governors’ power, which was a loss for their campaign to keep Wike from becoming president. Numerous people in the party see this move as a change in power and a win for Wike’s group.
Wike’s election as head has caused disagreements within the PDP. His enemies say that because he is so confrontational in politics, he makes people too angry to lead the party. But his supporters see him as a strong and successful leader who can bring the PDP back to life, especially in Rivers, where the party has always had a lot of support. The fact that Wike was recognised by the NWC makes his situation even stronger, both in the state and on the national stage, where he has long wanted to have more power.
The upcoming general elections in 2027 are one of the main reasons why the PDP is having trouble getting along with each other. Many people in the party are worried about how united it is and how well it can stand up to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is currently in power. The governors’ loss in this power fight makes people wonder what their future role will be in the party and how much they can change the direction of the PDP. Wike’s leadership could change the balance of power in the PDP, as those who are against him may try to weaken his position or even leave the party.
The NWC’s choice to accept Wike has made the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting that was supposed to happen now more likely to turn into a fight. The original date for this meeting was earlier in the month. It is now likely to be very important in deciding the future of the PDP. Because of the high level of tension, people inside the party are getting ready for heated arguments and possibly even more disagreements. The PDP could be affected for a long time by what happens at this meeting, not just in Rivers but all over Nigeria.
The bigger picture of Nigerian politics is still unclear while the PDP deals with these internal problems. Wike’s election as party leader in Rivers could mean that the PDP will be more aggressive and direct before the next polls. On the other hand, it could make party differences worse, which would make it harder for the PDP to really compete with the APC.
Wike’s main goal for now will probably be to increase his influence in Rivers and raise his image across the country. His election as governor of the state makes him a key figure in the future of the PDP. People who support and dislike him will be closely watching what he does in the coming months. We don’t know if Wike can bring the PDP together or make it more divided, but one thing is for sure: being recognised as the PDP leader in Rivers has already changed how the party works internally.
The NEC meeting that was postponed is likely to be a turning point for the PDP, which wants to end its internal fights and get ready for the 2027 elections.