The ongoing political friction within the has reached a new boiling point as Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze , a prominent ally of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi , has dismissed allegations linking his principal to a strategic partnership with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar .
In a sharp rebuttal to claims made by the Rivers State PDP council, Eze characterized the assertions as a "catastrophic political voyage" aimed at dragging Amaechi into the current leadership crisis. Key Developments in the Dispute
The exchange highlights a deep-seated rift involving high-profile figures and the following claims: The ongoing political friction within the has reached
: Chief Eze suggested that Nyesom Wike , the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, might be the one contemplating an exit from the country. He urged Wike’s supporters to advise their principal to "drop the idea of attempting to run away" and instead face the consequences of his administration's legacy.
: Eze denied any surreptitious "hobnobbing" between Amaechi and Atiku, maintaining that Amaechi remains a loyal party man whose actions are guided by national interest rather than the opportunistic alliances alleged by critics. He urged Wike’s supporters to advise their principal
The conflict is set against a backdrop of shifting allegiances as the 2027 election cycle approaches. While Atiku and other senior figures have reportedly moved toward the in search of a new platform, Wike has maintained he will "never leave PDP" even as he pledges support for Tinubu's re-election.
: Chieftains within Wike's own faction have begun to question his dual role, noting the contradiction of serving as a national leader in the PDP while openly supporting President Bola Tinubu of the APC. Allies like Dan Ulasi have threatened to leave the party if Wike continues this alignment ahead of the 2027 elections. While Atiku and other senior figures have reportedly
Meanwhile, Eze continues to position Amaechi as a "man of character" who would not stoop to the "falsehoods" being propagated by what he describes as a sinking ship in the current Rivers PDP faction.