NIGERIA — The Lagos State chapter faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, appealed to former deputy national chairman Bode George to rejoin the mainstream leadership structure of the political organisation on June 21, 2026.
The State Organising Secretary of the faction, Hakeem Olalemi, made the appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. Okay News reports that Olalemi stated George remains an integral member of the party family despite ongoing internal disagreements.
Currently, George is aligned with the Dr. Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, which is backed by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Olalemi said party leaders should instead support the faction recognized by the Alhaji Abdurahman Mohammed-led leadership.
“Chief Bode George is always welcome in the PDP. We have great respect for him and there is room for him within the party,” Olalemi said. “Chief Bode George loves PDP. He cannot leave PDP. He is coming back to the mainstream to work for the party’s progress. He is our father. He is a foundation member; nobody can ask where he is coming from. We will welcome him back to the fold.”
The faction official also dismissed concerns over the emergence of alternative opposition platforms in the state. “There is no other opposition in Lagos except PDP in Lagos. All those people that I call mushroom parties cannot match us in terms of experience, exposure and political structure. You should look at the pedigree of their governorship candidates. Who among them can be compared with our candidate in terms of experience and exposure?” Olalemi said.
Olalemi stated that the party has begun strengthening its structures across the state at ward, local government, and zonal levels. He added that members are mobilising support for the political organisation ahead of the general elections against the All Progressives Congress in 2027.
