The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has distanced itself from the recently announced alliance between the PDP and the Allied Peoples Movement in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed described the event as misleading and unauthorised.
Earlier on Thursday, some PDP members led by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde joined forces with the APM and signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening opposition collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The ceremony, held at the PDP South-West Secretariat in Ibadan, attracted party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and governorship aspirants amid broader coalition discussions against the ruling All Progressives Congress.
However, Mohammed insisted that the PDP was not officially involved in any alliance or coalition arrangement with the APM.
“We have called this press briefing to address the misleading narratives and deliberate falsehoods being circulated concerning the social gathering scheduled to be held today in Ibadan under the guise of an alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement,” he said.
“Let us state clearly and unequivocally that the PDP is not part of any alliance, coalition, agreement, or political arrangement with the Allied Peoples Movement or any other political party regarding this gathering or any related political activity. Any person or group claiming to be acting on behalf of the PDP in connection with this event is doing so without the knowledge, approval, consent, or authority of the party.”
Mohammed accused Governor Makinde and his associates of attempting to create what he described as a false impression of political relevance.
“What is being presented to Nigerians as a political alliance is nothing more than another desperate attempt by Governor Seyi Makinde and his associates to mislead the public and manufacture a false impression of political relevance and support,” he stated.
He further alleged that the Ibadan gathering was effectively a public declaration of Makinde’s movement into the APM.
“Just like Governor Bala Mohammed, who earlier moved to the APM, Nigerians can now clearly see that today’s gathering in Ibadan is simply a public celebration of Governor Makinde’s movement to the APM and nothing more,” Mohammed added.
The spokesperson also accused Makinde and some allies of sponsoring media attacks and allegedly misrepresenting a Supreme Court judgment relating to the party’s leadership crisis.
According to him, recent events have strengthened the legitimacy of the PDP structure led by Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu.
Mohammed argued that the large number of aspirants who visited Wadata Plaza to obtain nomination forms demonstrated confidence in the leadership recognised by his faction.
He said the refusal of some politicians to purchase forms from the faction led by Kabiru Tanimu further reinforced their interpretation of the court ruling.
“The truth remains that propaganda and falsehood have an expiry date. No amount of media manipulation can substitute for political legitimacy and public trust,” he stated.
Mohammed maintained that the PDP remained united and prepared for the 2027 general elections despite the internal disagreements.
“We wish to reassure all aspirants, party faithful, stakeholders, and Nigerians that the PDP remains strong, united, and fully prepared to participate in the 2027 general elections without any legal or political impediments,” he said.
Meanwhile, PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu disclosed that legal action was being pursued against some party figures, including Adolphus Wabara, over alleged impersonation of the party’s leadership.
“We are going to take all necessary action against those impersonating PDP leaders. Already, we have written to the police, and they have invited Turaki, Wabara, and others over this matter. So, legal action is being taken,” Anyanwu said.
The latest disagreement highlights the deepening leadership crisis within the PDP as opposition parties and political blocs continue realignment efforts ahead of the 2027 elections.
