The Pushback: PDP Chieftain Accuses FCT Minister of Using Media Briefings as Political Loyalty Audits
The internal warfare tearing through the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) erupted into the open on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, as legal practitioner and opposition stalwart Anthony Ehilebo launched a stinging critique against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Ehilebo fiercely rejected Wike’s sweeping declaration that the PDP lacks the structure to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Ehilebo described the minister's public dismissed of his own political party as a choreographed "report card" submitted directly to the presidency to justify his ongoing ministerial appointment.
"It was the wrong meeting for the wrong comments. At a ministerial briefing, I expect him to outline structural progress in the FCT—to address why ancillary cities like Li and Maraba have completely terrible roads while money is being poured exclusively into the city center.
Instead, he is using the platform to tell the president, 'Look, I’ve done the work I promised you. PDP cannot challenge you in 2027.' It is deeply tragic that someone given every major political leverage by the PDP and former President Goodluck Jonathan chooses this path." — Anthony Ehilebo
Ehilebo reminded viewers of political history, drawing a direct parallel between Wike’s current maneuvers and his 2016 alliance with Ali Modu Sheriff, which imploded in spectacular fashion at the Port Harcourt convention. He warned that history would repeat itself, stating that "if you betray people who made you, history always comes back for you."
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The televised discourse unraveled a complex, multi-layered internal proxy war dividing the PDP into fiercely competitive factions—specifically the Wike-aligned group and the parallel camp loyal to Senator Tanimu Turaki.
Severe Systemic Warnings: "He Is Looking to Be Life President"
Beyond immediate party squabbles, Ehilebo leveled severe, foundational charges against the current administration's governance metrics, warning that standard democratic processes are rapidly deteriorating. He openly challenged the ruling APC's legislative maneuvers, particularly discussions surrounding a single six-year term amendment in the 11th Assembly.
"Let me go beyond the warnings of other political analysts. The president isn't just looking for a standard two-term re-election in 2027; there are clear trappings pointing toward an ambition to become a life president. Look at the concurrent running of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets—it’s pure madness.
Look at the National Assembly altering the Electoral Act to remove critical clauses on forged educational qualifications. We are slowly morphing into a police state while dealing with an amalgamation of over eight distinct terrorist groups like Lukarawa, ISWAP, and Boko Haram. Nigerians must wake up." — Anthony Ehilebo
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