Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has ignited fresh debate within the party by stating that PDP members should not be criticized for seeking alliances with other political coalitions, especially when some of its prominent figures, like the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, are allegedly working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) while remaining in the party.
Ologbondiyan made the statement during an appearance on Channels Television, where he questioned the double standards within the PDP regarding political alignments.
“If the FCT Minister can be in PDP and also work for the candidate of the APC, then we can also remain in the PDP and also find a way of joining a coalition,” Ologbondiyan said.
His comments come amidst growing internal friction in the PDP over perceived disloyalty and conflicting interests, particularly from influential party members who are seen to be undermining the party’s unity and objectives.
Ologbondiyan criticized the current leadership of the PDP, accusing it of failing to confront the internal contradictions and lacking the political will to provide effective direction.
“The PDP is at a crossroads. There are those trying to suppress the party until after 2027, and there are those pushing for its revival and an active opposition stance. The leadership must choose a path.”
He called for the emergence of a new national chairman, someone neutral and without factional baggage, who could mediate the deepening divisions and steer the party back on course.
According to him, the indecisiveness and weak leadership are emboldening members to blur the lines between party loyalty and political expediency, a trend that could erode the PDP’s identity ahead of future elections.
“No matter how long a man runs away from a challenge, if he doesn’t sit down to resolve it, the challenge will remain manifest,” he warned.