As internal divisions continue to grip the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced plans for a grand political coalition, drawing members from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), and PDP to challenge the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He described the current government as “incompetent and inefficient,” stressing the need for a united opposition.
Atiku made this revelation in Abuja during a meeting with Kogi East stakeholders led by former Deputy Governor Simon Achuba. Besides national politics, the meeting also addressed insecurity and regional unity in the North. Atiku criticised Tinubu’s handling of the country’s security, citing his own experience as Vice President during the early days of Boko Haram when the PDP-led government took decisive steps to contain the threat.
Meanwhile, former PDP Deputy National Chairman Olabode George warned that the outcome of the party’s May 27, 2025, meeting could determine its survival or disintegration. He urged members to uphold zoning arrangements and reject any further impunity like that which led to defections and internal crises in previous election cycles.
George also dismissed the idea that PDP governors hold controlling power, arguing that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum is merely advisory and not constitutionally empowered to dictate party decisions. He appealed to reconciliation committee chairman Bukola Saraki to act with wisdom and sincerity to restore internal trust.
In a related development, Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has urged restraint within the PDP, particularly from the South-East caucus. Speaking on Arise TV, he said threats will not resolve the crisis stemming from Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s controversial attempt to hold dual positions as National Secretary and Imo governorship candidate.
Moro explained that the Supreme Court had clarified that only the party—not the courts—has the authority to appoint its officials. The ruling invalidated the appointment of Sunday Udeh-Okoye as replacement for Anyanwu, intensifying internal tensions.
As the PDP faces these critical tests, party leaders and stakeholders must now decide whether to bridge their differences or risk another electoral failure in 2027.
