By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
THE feud between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, and Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, over control of the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) soul took a dramatic new turn on Tuesday.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
The conflict escalated as Governor Makinde launched a fiery attack, branding Wike a “vagabond.”
This outburst followed a warning from Mr Wike the previous day.
Speaking at the PDP’s 105th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Monday, the FCT Minister cautioned against what he called attempts by “vampires” to hijack the party’s structure nationwide.
He specifically told party leaders he was closely monitoring developments within the Oyo State chapter of the PDP.
Apparently infuriated by this provocation, Governor Makinde hit back.
He declared he would not allow so-called “vagabonds” to hijack the PDP in Oyo State or sabotage its chances of retaining power.
He made this declaration on Tuesday while addressing party leaders and members at the newly built Oyo State PDP Secretariat in Ibadan’s Oke Ado area.
Before a gathering of key stakeholders, the governor vowed that his administration and loyal party members would resist any attempt by “disgruntled elements” to destabilise the PDP for selfish interests or to pave the way for another party to take over.
Speaking forcefully, Governor Makinde reflected on past alliances, admitting he once worked closely with some now opposing the party but had since distanced himself.
“In Yorubaland, we say that if you see a house or compound that is peaceful, it is because the vagabond in that house has not yet grown up,” stated Makinde.
“The vagabonds in PDP grew up in 2015 and had their time. For about a decade, they practised their vagabondism in the PDP. But they were expelled in November 2025. So, there are no more vagabonds in the PDP,” he added.
The governor further remarked, “I once dined and wined with them. I even vomited with them, but I have repented.”
He emphasised that the PDP remains the authentic platform for progressive governance in Oyo State, stressing that internal disputes would not be allowed to derail the party’s focus on delivering good governance.
Gov Seyi Makinde
Governor Makinde also expressed confidence in the judiciary regarding ongoing legal battles involving the party, stating, “I believe strongly in the judiciary. At the end of the day, justice will be done, and the PDP will get justice.”
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