Makinde Adviser Accuses Wike of Undermining PDP Democratic Principles

A significant internal dispute has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) involving two leading figures: the Governor of Oyo State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister. At the centre of the controversy is the Special Adviser on Federal Constituency Matters to the Oyo State Governor, who has publicly accused the FCT Minister of attempting to “destroy and eliminate all opposition parties” in order to favour the ruling party.
The adviser described the FCT Minister’s repeated attacks on the PDP’s leadership as “undemocratic and arrogant,” alleging that the minister has turned governance into “a personal enterprise.” According to the adviser, these actions threaten the survival of the party’s internal democracy and the broader multi-party system.
He further alleged that the FCT Minister’s conduct is part of a wider scheme aimed at enabling the ruling party to secure re-election in 2027 by weakening opposition structures. In his remarks he said that if the minister truly intended to dismantle opposition parties, the job would already be done—implying either incompetence or that the claim was exaggerated to cast blame elsewhere.
Addressing the accused minister directly, the adviser asked how someone could, “over personal grievances, seek to destroy political parties.” He claimed that the minister’s public statements are laden with contradictions and serve to distract from his real-world interference in party operations.
The dispute emerges amid ongoing tensions in the party over zoning, leadership appointments and the direction of the party ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle. Analysts say that the breakdown in relations between key figures could significantly weaken the party base if not managed swiftly.
Some observers note that taking such public positions risks deepening factional divides rather than resolving them. The adviser’s remarks place the blame squarely on one individual rather than acknowledging structural issues within the party, which could limit the scope for reconciliation.
The Governor and his team have maintained a low profile but signalled that they remain committed to party cohesion and strengthening structures at the grassroots level. Meanwhile, the FCT Minister has yet to issue a detailed public response to the adviser’s allegations beyond previously published remarks.
As the party moves toward key national meetings, the fallout from this exchange may influence strategic positioning, candidate selection and alliances. The question remains whether this conflict will be addressed internally or spill further into public view, risking wider damage to the party’s credibility.