Tinubu, Wike, Damagum: How PDP Was Sold In London

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once a dominant political force in Africa, is on the brink of collapse, not due to external forces, but because of an insidious collaboration among its Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Ilyasu Damagum, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. This trio has allegedly formed an unholy alliance, deliberately orchestrating the destruction of the PDP to ensure the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains unchallenged in 2027. Damagum’s leadership has been a catastrophe for the PDP. Accusations of a secret meeting between him and Tinubu in London have exposed the depth of his betrayal. How can the leader of Nigeria’s main opposition party, charged with holding the government accountable, secretly conspire with the President of the ruling APC? Damagum’s refusal to refute these allegations only underscores his complicity. His tenure has been marked by humiliating defeats in crucial elections across Kogi, Imo, Edo, Ondo, and other states. These are not mere coincidences; they are the direct results of Damagum’s intentional sabotage and allegiance to interests outside the PDP. By staying silent on national issues and failing to sanction anti-party activities, he has demonstrated that his loyalty lies with the APC and not with the PDP. Wike: A Pawn in Tinubu’s Game Nyesom Wike, the controversial FCT minister, is another key player in this treacherous plot. Once a loud advocate for the PDP, Wike has now become Tinubu’s tool, wielded to destabilize the opposition. His only relevance in the APC is the assigned wicked role of systematically dismantling the PDP. Wike’s actions have been anything but subtle. From supporting PDP dissenters to promoting internal divisions, he has worked tirelessly to weaken the party he once claimed to champion. If Wike believes in his newfound alliance with the APC, let him show courage and officially join their ranks If Wike believes in his newfound alliance with the APC, let him show courage and officially join their ranks. Only then will he realize that his worth to the APC begins and ends with his usefulness in destroying the PDP. The moment he loses his utility, he will be cast aside and “cut to size.” Tinubu’s Masterstroke: Divide and Rule At the heart of this plot is Tinubu, who has masterfully deployed Damagum and Wike as tools to neutralize the PDP. With Damagum eroding the party from within and Wike spreading discord, Tinubu has ensured that the opposition remains too fractured to pose a serious threat in the next election cycle. The Cost of Inaction The continued presence of Damagum as PDP’s Acting National Chairman is a death sentence for the party. His ineptitude, betrayal, and allegiance to Tinubu’s agenda are evident in the PDP’s recent string of electoral failures. If he remains, the party will suffer further losses in the upcoming Anambra, Ekiti, and Osun elections, eventually fading into irrelevance. Stakeholders must act decisively to remove Damagum and install a leader who is committed to the PDP’s survival and success. The upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on November 28 is a critical opportunity to reclaim the party’s future. Wike’s double-dealing cannot be ignored Wike’s double-dealing cannot be ignored. If he has truly abandoned the PDP, he should stop hiding behind political subterfuge and officially join the APC. But he must be ready for the reality that awaits him. Without the PDP to destroy, Wike’s political clout will diminish rapidly within the APC. Tinubu’s regime has no room for loyalty to opportunists; Wike will be discarded the moment his divisive role is no longer needed. A Battle for the PDP’s Soul The PDP stands at a critical juncture. Will it rise above this crisis and reclaim its position as Nigeria’s leading opposition, or will it succumb to the machinations of Tinubu, Wike, and Damagum? The choice lies in the hands of its leaders and members. For the PDP to survive, it must rid itself of traitors like Damagum and demand accountability from Wike For the PDP to survive, it must rid itself of traitors like Damagum and demand accountability from Wike. Anything less would be an abdication of responsibility, leaving Nigeria without a credible opposition to check the APC’s excesses. The NEC meeting is not just a procedural gathering—it is a battle for the PDP’s soul. If stakeholders fail to act decisively, they will not only betray the party’s legacy but also the millions of Nigerians who look to the PDP for hope and change. The time for action is now. Damagum and Wike must go, and the PDP must reclaim its rightful place in Nigeria’s democracy. Failure is not an option.