PDP To Adopt Tinubu As Presidential Candidate

As 2027 general election approaches, the political landscape is experiencing intense activity regarding 2027 alliances.

Squarely, a faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has actively positioned itself to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, rather than fielding a typical opposition candidate, BusinessDay political desk investigation revealed.

Wike, a prominent PDP member serving in the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, has explicitly stated, “I will support President Tinubu for a second term”. He has affirmed his support for Tinubu through 2031, dismissing rumours that he would run for president himself in 2027.

Sources closed to Wike faction of the PDP told BusinessDay that the faction loyal to Wike has begun organising party structures to align with this goal, including initiating a “Rainbow Coalition” in Rivers State that brings together members from both the PDP and APC to mobilise for Tinubu.

This move has caused intense friction within the PDP. Other PDP leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, have disagreed with the move, affirming that while Wike has the right to his choice, they will not support Tinubu in 2027.

“The Wike-backed faction is navigating internal party leadership disputes through the courts and setting its own timeline for party primaries, distinct from the other fractions PDP body”