The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the party is not part of any alliance, coalition, agreement, or political arrangement with the Allied People’s Movement (APM).
The National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, accused the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of misleading the public and giving a false impression of his political relevance and support.
“Governor Makinde must stop attempting to camouflage his political intentions through false claims of alliances and consultations,” Mohammed said.
Makinde on Thursday hosted a rally in Ibadan, aimed at unifying PDP and APM for the 2027 general elections.
But Mohammed said the rally was “A public celebration of Governor Makinde’s movement to the APM.”
He said the governor’s alleged attempts to destroy the PDP have been exposed, and his agenda has fallen.
“Unfortunately, in recent times, Governor Makinde and others have continued to sponsor media attacks and propaganda aimed at deliberately distorting and misrepresenting the Supreme Court judgment to create confusion within the party and among Nigerians,” Mohammed stated.
He said actions of the Makinde faction have exposed the contradictions between their public claims and political reality, but added that they should be allowed to manage the consequences of their political choices without dragging the PDP into their personal political decisions.
“The truth remains that propaganda and falsehood have an expiry date. No amount of media manipulation can substitute for political legitimacy and public trust,” Mohammed stated.
He said the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee (NWC) has remained focused and reassured, “all aspirants, party faithful, stakeholders, and Nigerians that the PDP remains strong, united, and fully prepared to participate in the 2027 general elections without any legal or political impediments.”
Mohammed urged Nigerians to disregard the propaganda, theatrics, and misleading narratives surrounding the event in Ibadan.
