Oyo PDP faction rejects Ibadan summit, disowns 2027 coalition talks...

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has distanced itself from the declaration issued after the Ibadan opposition summit.

CBI News reports that the group, aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said it neither participated in nor endorsed the outcome of the meeting.

In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Abdulrahman Akinoso, and Secretary, Abiola Olaonipekun, the faction insisted it had no prior knowledge of the gathering.

Operating under the leadership of former Deputy Governor, Hazeem Gbolarumi, the group described the summit as lacking constitutional backing.

“The so-called Ibadan summit is a ruse. It was merely an assemblage of individuals, not a legitimate convergence of political parties,” the statement read.

The faction also dismissed any agreement to adopt a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

It stressed that no recognised organ of the PDP at either the national or state level approved participation in the meeting.

“For any coalition or alliance to be binding, it must be anchored on institutional authorisation, not informal gatherings lacking due process,” it added.

The group further rejected claims of any alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or other opposition parties.

According to the faction, decisions of such magnitude would only be taken after proper consultation within the party’s constitutional framework.

While acknowledging ongoing political realignments ahead of 2027, the faction emphasised its commitment to strengthening internal party structures rather than pursuing what it described as premature coalitions.