Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, has warned against what he described as attempts to capture the opposition party through judicial manipulation and the misuse of state institutions.
George, in a statement on Tuesday, condemned the recent developments surrounding the party’s leadership crisis, alleging that some forces were working to destabilise the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Recall that the Supreme Court, in a split 3–2 judgment delivered on April 30, nullified the PDP national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, which was backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and produced the Turaki-led leadership.
Following the verdict, the Board of Trustees, chaired by Adolphus Wabara, reconstituted an Interim National Working Committee and retained Turaki and other members of the dissolved leadership. The group has continued to function alongside the PDP leadership recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission and linked to the Nyesom Wike-backed faction.
Meanwhile, the faction led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu moved ahead with preparations for the 2027 elections by selling nomination forms to aspirants. The faction’s activities received INEC recognition, including access to upload candidates’ details on the commission’s platform.
