PDP Criticizes Makinde Over Ibadan Meeting, Saying Propaganda Has an Expiry Date

By Luminous Jannamike

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that is aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike publicly disavowed a political gathering in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday. The group accused Governor Seyi Makinde of using a purported alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to further his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

The dispute highlights the growing struggle for legitimacy and control within the PDP as the 2027 elections approach. The Wadata Plaza leadership is actively distancing the party from the Ibadan event while maintaining its status as the recognized authority overseeing the PDP’s ongoing governorship, National Assembly, and presidential screening processes.

During a press briefing in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Haruna Mohammed clarified that the party had no involvement in the Ibadan gathering, which was presented as a PDP/APM alliance meeting.

Jungudo stated: “We have called this briefing to address the misleading narratives and deliberate falsehood being circulated concerning the social gathering scheduled to hold today in Ibadan under the guise of an alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement.”

“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,” he added.

The spokesperson said the Ibadan event revealed what he described as Makinde’s true political direction.

“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. His attempts to destroy the PDP have finally been exposed and his agenda has fallen flat,” Jungudo said.

He accused Makinde and his allies of attempting to create a false impression of political relevance and support.

“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,” the PDP spokesman said.

“Governor Makinde must stop attempting to camouflage his political intentions through false claims of alliances and consultations,” he added.

Jungudo also alleged that Makinde’s camp was sponsoring media propaganda to distort interpretations of the Supreme Court judgment related to the party’s internal leadership dispute.

“Propaganda and falsehood have an expiry date. No amount of media manipulation can substitute for political legitimacy and public trust,” he maintained.

According to him, recent events had exposed the real intentions behind the ongoing internal crisis.

“The reality can no longer be hidden, as recent events have completely exposed the true intentions behind these political theatrics. The chicken has finally come home to roast,” he said.

The PDP faction argued that recent nomination and screening exercises at Wadata Plaza showed that party aspirants still recognised the leadership loyal to Abdulrahman Mohammad and Samuel Anyanwu.

Jungudo questioned why Makinde’s supporters allegedly refused to obtain nomination forms from the rival structure led by Kabiru Tanimu if they truly recognised that leadership.

He asked, “If indeed Governor Makinde and his supporters have truly not defected to the APM, then Nigerians deserve to ask this simple question: why did they refuse to remain within the structure they claimed to recognise by purchasing nomination forms from the so‑called Kabiru Tanimu‑led Interim National Working Committee?”

“As responsible leaders and law‑abiding citizens, we have deliberately refused to descend into unnecessary media wars, childish distractions, and political theatrics,” Jungudo said. “Our focus remains the stability, unity, and future of the party and the country as a whole.”

He reassured 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.

Jungudo also noted that the PDP was conducting governorship and presidential screening exercises at Legacy House in Maitama, Abuja, asserting that the process reflected the party’s continued organisational control despite the internal crisis.

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