Opposition governors Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party have publicly backed President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election campaign, prompting their parties to warn that such conduct may constitute “anti‑party activities” as the 2027 general election approaches, Vanguard reported.
Wike, who serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, attended the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council on 14 October 2026 in Abuja’s State House Conference Centre, reaffirmed his support for Tinubu and described the emerging cross‑party alliance as a “National Rainbow Coalition”. He was also named coordinator of Tinubu’s campaign in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory and later urged Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to publicly reaffirm his support. Soludo likewise attended the APC campaign council inauguration, announced that APGA would not field a presidential candidate in 2027, and called Tinubu a friend who deserved a second term. Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, warned, “We must avoid anti‑party activities. Severe sanction awaits any party member who works against the candidates of the party.”
The PDP Constitution’s Section 10(6) bars members from aligning with other parties or groups to undermine the party, while Section 59(1) was cited in an August 2025 warning against publicly supporting Tinubu. The party’s National Working Committee reiterated its concerns, with National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba stating, “The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has reviewed the anti‑party activities of certain members of the Party, particularly those endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re‑election in 2027.” APGA’s Article 21 on party discipline and a 2022 warning to members prohibit campaigning for candidates of other parties, and the Accord Party’s Article 20(A)(vi) similarly defines anti‑party activity as an offence, with Article 14(3) allowing dismissal for such conduct.
Party officials say the governors’ cross‑party endorsements test the ability of the PDP, APGA and Accord Party to enforce internal discipline and preserve their political identities. The PDP, APGA and Accord parties have all signalled that members who undermine party platforms could face sanctions, including possible dismissal, as they prepare for the 2027 elections.
Nigeria’s political landscape is characterised by fluid allegiances, with personal interests and strategic calculations often influencing party loyalty. The current controversy underscores the tension between individual political survival and collective party discipline as the ruling APC seeks a second term, and it will likely shape how opposition parties manage dissent ahead of the next national vote.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
