A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has installed new party executives in Bayelsa, Ekiti, and Oyo states, officials of the faction said.
The installations follow internal party disagreements over leadership and organisational structures.
The PDP has experienced internal disagreements involving rival party leaders and factions over the control of party structures and appointments.
In recent months, tensions have risen among party stakeholders across multiple states. Details of internal disputes have been highlighted by different party members and supporters.
Officials of the faction led by Mr Nyesom Wike announced the installation of new party executives in Bayelsa, Ekiti, and Oyo states at separate events.
In Bayelsa State, the faction installed new executives for the state PDP chapter to oversee party activities and organisational matters, according to a statement by the group’s coordinators.
Details of the installation included the names of appointed executives and their roles.
In Ekiti State, the Wike‑aligned group installed another set of executives for the state PDP chapter. Party supporters at the event confirmed the presence of faction coordinators who spoke about the organisational changes.
In Oyo State, the same faction announced the installation of new PPC officials for the state chapter of the party. The faction’s statement listed the chairmen and secretaries appointed for local party structures.
Representatives of the faction said the installations were meant to strengthen party structures and ensure functional leadership at the state levels.
The installations of new party executives by the Wike‑aligned faction could affect internal PDP organisational arrangements in Bayelsa, Ekiti, and Oyo states.
The move reflects ongoing disagreements within the party over leadership and control of state chapters.
Some party members outside the Wike faction have previously expressed differing views about leadership changes introduced by rival groups in other states.
