A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. David-Kolawole Vaughan, has urged Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to urgently resolve their lingering political feud ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Vaughan warned that the prolonged crisis could further weaken the PDP, cost it more members, and severely undermine its electoral prospects.
Speaking with journalists on Saturday in Lagos, Vaughan said the dispute between the two influential leaders was damaging the party’s unity, public image, and credibility as an opposition force.
He said the conflict was diverting attention from critical governance issues and slowing national development.
“This fight is hurting the PDP’s fortunes, derailing governance, and preventing focus on issues that truly matter to Nigerians,” Vaughan said.
He urged both leaders to reflect on the sacrifices made by party loyalists at the grassroots level.
“They should remember God and the people who suffered and even died for the PDP at the grassroots,” he said.
Vaughan cautioned that continued infighting would accelerate defections, stressing that the party could lose its remaining support base if the crisis persisted.
“Our party does not need all these distractions. If this continues, we will lose the remaining membership,” he warned.
He criticised the verbal exchanges between the camps loyal to Makinde and Wike, noting that the public disagreements were eroding confidence in the party.
Vaughan attributed the deepening crisis to divisions within the party’s leadership and Board of Trustees, allegedly driven by personal interests rather than collective goals.
“This situation will never allow peace to reign unless there is compromise,” he said, calling on both leaders to meet and reconcile for the survival of the party.
He reminded them that the PDP provided the platform for their political rise and demanded loyalty, responsibility, and sacrifice in return.
“Makinde and Wike must save this party. Nigerians are tired of endless clashes instead of real governance,” Vaughan said.
He added that party members were exhausted by the prolonged conflict and wanted unity to improve the party’s chances in future elections.
“We are not interested in this fight again. We want our party to win,” he said.
Vaughan also warned that aspirants would suffer without a stable party platform, noting that Nigeria’s constitution does not permit independent candidacy.
The Makinde-Wike feud has deepened divisions within the PDP, triggering defections of serving and former governors, lawmakers, and key party stakeholders to other political parties.
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