A’Court Fallout: Makinde, Bala Split Over Wike Peace Deal

Fresh cracks have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a disagreement between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed over a proposed peace accord involving the camp of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.

The development comes in the aftermath of recent political consultations aimed at resolving lingering tensions within the party, particularly after the fallout from electoral and leadership disputes. While Makinde is said to have expressed support for the peace deal as a pathway to stabilising the PDP ahead of future elections, Bala Mohammed reportedly rejected the arrangement, arguing that the terms were not in the best interest of the party’s broader unity.

Sources within the party disclosed that the disagreement has heightened existing divisions among key stakeholders, with some leaders backing reconciliation efforts and others insisting on a more comprehensive restructuring of the party’s leadership framework.

The proposed accord is believed to be part of wider moves to mend fences between factions loyal to Wike and other influential figures within the PDP, whose rivalry has contributed to internal crises and weakened the party’s cohesion in recent months.

Political analysts warn that the latest split could further complicate reconciliation efforts and undermine preparations for upcoming electoral contests if not urgently addressed. Observers also note that the stance taken by both governors reflects deeper ideological and strategic differences about the party’s future direction.

Despite the tensions, party elders and mediators are said to be intensifying behind-the-scenes efforts to broker a compromise that would preserve unity and prevent further fragmentation within the opposition ranks.

The PDP leadership has yet to issue a detailed official statement on the matter, but insiders say consultations are ongoing to manage the fallout and chart a path forward.