Wike-backed PDP dismisses claims of supporting Tinubu in next election
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supported by Nyesom Wike has denied reports that it intends to back Bola Tinubu for president in the next general election. The group’s spokesperson, Jungudo Mohammed, clarified during a television interview that the PDP will present its own candidate. He urged Nigerians to disregard rumours about the party aligning with the All Progressives Congress (APC). The statement comes amid ongoing speculation about Wike’s political alliances.
Key takeaways
- The Wike-backed PDP faction insists it will not support Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
- Jungudo Mohammed emphasized that the PDP will field its own candidate and is not an appendage of the APC.
- Rumours about the faction supporting the APC are described as attempts to discredit the PDP and Nyesom Wike.
- Despite previous comments by Wike expressing support for Tinubu, the faction maintains its independence.
- Wike is described as a valuable political figure who any party would want in its ranks.
