If Wike Can Stay in PDP Work in APC, We Can Also Stay in PDP Work in Coalition – Ologbondiyan
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has stirred debate over party loyalty and coalition politics. He argues that PDP members can remain in the party and still align with a broader political coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Ologbondiyan cites the example of Minister Nyesom Wike, who remains a PDP member but supports President Bola Tinubu’s APC-led government and has declared support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. “If Wike can stay in the PDP and work with the APC, we can also stay in the PDP and join the coalition,” Ologbondiyan stated.
He highlights the fluidity of party affiliations in the current political landscape and expresses concerns over pressure on PDP governors to defect to APC, alleging intimidation and coercion. Ologbondiyan notes that President Tinubu’s intervention in the Rivers political crisis has weakened PDP’s standing in the state and reflects APC’s growing influence in opposition strongholds.
According to Ologbondiyan, external interference and targeted pressure have created a hostile environment for opposition figures, contributing to PDP’s instability.
