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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not in a strategic position to contest and defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Wike, who made this known during a live media interaction in Abuja on Friday, criticised the internal workings of the PDP, describing the party as unprepared and lacking the structure needed to pose a serious challenge.
Although there are ongoing attempts by opposition figures across Nigeria to form a joint alliance against the APC, insiders reveal that conflicting interests among major stakeholders have slowed progress.
“The PDP is not ready for the 2027 election. It is very obvious,” Wike stated during the session. “For instance, I have an examination and I am going to class to read.
“Indeed, am I reading? Am I studying? You don’t need to deceive anybody that you are reading. You are only trying to read so that people will see that you have carried your bag to class.”
He added, “That is the situation of the PDP. So, they cannot say for sure that they are ready for 2027. Power struggle cannot help the party.”