Wike Aligned PDP Leadership Rejects Alliance Rumors With ADC

PDP National Chairman Abdulrahman Muhammed slams "unfounded" merger rumors with the ADC, asserting the party's independence and focus on the 2027 polls.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 15, 2026, 3:54 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP News

Denial Of Merger Talks

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has officially refuted claims that it is engaging in coalition discussions with the African Democratic Congress. During a National Working Committee meeting in Abuja, National Chairman Abdulrahman Muhammed characterized such reports as a deliberate effort to distort the political narrative. He emphasized that the PDP operates as an independent political platform and is not currently seeking a merger with any other party in Nigeria, maintaining that the party has a clear, solo pathway toward reclaiming national leadership.

Rebuttal Of Turaki Camp Assertions

The party’s rejection was aimed specifically at statements attributed to allies of Taminu Turaki. Muhammed condemned these assertions as inaccurate and warned that the party would not tolerate conduct that undermines its internal integrity or creates false public expectations. The Chairman noted that while the party respects individual freedom of expression, it remains prepared to seek legal remedies to address any misrepresentations that bring the PDP into disrepute or border on contempt of court.

Leadership Resolution And Institutional Clarity

Following months of internal disputes, the PDP leadership declared that the party has successfully resolved its major leadership challenges. Muhammed stated that the era of uncertainty has ended, particularly with the Independent National Electoral Commission recognizing and uploading the names of current national officers. This institutional recognition is viewed by the party as a validation of its resilience and a crucial step toward stabilizing its internal democratic structures before the next electoral cycle.