Amidst the ongoing National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Senior Media Adviser to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, Umar Sani, has revealed a rift within the party.

Governors affiliated with the PDP have reportedly rejected the claim by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that he is the primary stakeholder in the party. They argue that their own political aspirations and interests hold sway ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Sani, in an interview with Arise TV, stated that the governors have formed an alliance to assert their authority as the party’s political leaders. He explained that Wike’s assertion of being the party’s “highest stakeholder” due to his financial and promotional efforts has been met with resistance.

The governors maintain that they are the ones who have been funding the party, including states without PDP governments. They believe that this entitles them to a greater say in determining the party’s future.

The NEC meeting is expected to address the issue of party leadership and how the PDP will approach the 2027 election. However, the current discord between the governors and Wike has created uncertainty about the outcome and the party’s path forward.