{"id":28979,"date":"2026-04-21T11:48:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=28979"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:48:47","slug":"fct-minister-wike-throws-down-challenge-to-pdp-turaki-faction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/fct-minister-wike-throws-down-challenge-to-pdp-turaki-faction\/","title":{"rendered":"FCT Minister Wike Throws Down Challenge to PDP Turaki Faction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ABUJA, Nigeria (FN)<\/strong> Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike on Monday challenged the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to former minister Taminu Turaki to prove its authority by visiting the party\u2019s National Secretariat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the 108th National Executive Committee meeting of the Turaki\u2011aligned faction in Abuja, Wike said the group\u2019s claim of control would only be credible if it could physically assert its presence at the headquarters. His remarks underscored the deepening divisions within the PDP, which has faced internal disputes over leadership and legitimacy since losing power nationally in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The PDP has long been plagued by factional struggles. In 2017, rival groups clashed over control of the party\u2019s structures, leading to a Supreme Court ruling that recognized Ahmed Makarfi\u2019s leadership. More recently, disputes over zoning and candidate selection have fueled further fragmentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reactions to Wike\u2019s comments were mixed. Supporters of the Turaki faction said the challenge was unnecessary and provocative, while Wike\u2019s allies argued it was a test of legitimacy that the faction must face. Political analysts noted that the confrontation reflects broader instability within Nigeria\u2019s opposition, warning that continued infighting could weaken the PDP\u2019s ability to mount a credible challenge in future elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Observers say the outcome of the factional dispute will be critical for the party\u2019s cohesion ahead of upcoming political contests, with Wike\u2019s remarks likely to intensify pressure on rival leaders to demonstrate their influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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