G5 Crumbles as Makinde and Wike Disagree Over coveted position

…. Makinde pushes for Okoye as PDP National Secretary, Wike, on the other hand, wants Sam Daddy

The relationship between Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde and the former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has crumbled as they clash over the coveted position of National Secretary within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The rift centers around the coveted position of National Secretary, with Makinde pushing for Rt. Udeh Okoye, while the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Wike, adamantly supports the incumbent, Sam Daddy. Sources within the PDP told zolexreporters Nigeria that the dispute has strained the once-close relationship between the two political heavyweights.

Insiders suggest that Makinde’s keen interest in securing control of the party stems from his aspirations for the 2027 presidential election.

A source stated, “Seyi Makinde and Minister Wike have fallen out. Makinde opposes Sam Daddy as the National Secretary; he champions Rt Udeh Okoye for the position, whereas Wike advocates for Sam Daddy to retain the role.” A source privy to the internal infighting said, “Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Wike have fallen out.

Makinde is adamant about having Rt Udeh Okoye as the National Secretary, while Wike staunchly supports Sam Daddy retaining the role.” Meanwhile, Makinde, in a letter addressed to the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Umar Damagum, obtained by News Week Nigeria, urged him to swear in the nominee of Southeast, Rt. Hon. SKE Udeh-Okoye, as National Secretary of PDP, who is affirmed by the Enugu State High Court and backed by the PDP Board of Trustees.

Seyi Makinde letter addressed to the Acting National Chairman of PDP It’s worth noting that Seyi Makinde, who was a member of the rebellious G-5 Governors, notably worked against the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. G-5 Port Harcourt declaration.

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has distanced himself from the purported declaration by the former Governor of Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom, that the G-5 Govern

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