PDP Factions Clash as Wike, Makinde Camps Battle Ahead of Convention

Tensions are escalating within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as factions aligned with Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde lock horns over control of the party's structures ahead of the March national convention.The rival camps are engaged in a fierce struggle for influence amid ongoing legal battles and internal disputes that have threatened the party's unity. Both sides are positioning their preferred candidates for key leadership positions ahead of the crucial gathering.The convention, scheduled for March, is expected to determine the PDP's leadership trajectory and its preparedness for future electoral contests. However, the deepening rift between the Wike and Makinde factions has raised concerns about the party's ability to present a united front.Party stakeholders have called for urgent reconciliation efforts to prevent the internal wrangling from undermining the PDP's credibility as the main opposition party in Nigeria. The outcome of the convention could significantly reshape the party's national standing.