A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dan Ulasi, has warned that the party may struggle to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election if its internal contradictions remain unresolved.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Ulasi said the party’s prospects would remain dim as long as Nyesom Wike continues to act as its national leader while openly supporting the current administration.
“I don’t see my party as presently constituted challenging Tinubu with Wike as national leader. These are part of the contradictions, which if I’m not properly informed and explained to, I will leave the party,” Ulasi said.
He argued that Wike’s dual role raises fundamental questions about loyalty and party cohesion, particularly ahead of the next presidential race.
“I told Wike when last we met that you cannot be the national leader of PDP and then be supporting President Ahmed Tinubu. That is very unconstructive,” he stated.
Ulasi further questioned what role Wike would play if a different candidate emerges as the party’s flag-bearer for the 2027 election, asking whether the former Rivers governor would actively support the PDP campaign or align with the ruling All Progressives Congress.
He warned that the next meeting of the party could be his last if the issues are not addressed, stressing that he would not participate in what he described as a “contradictory process.”
On broader political engagements, Ulasi confirmed that Peter Obi had visited him multiple times this year, including a recent meeting following Obi’s appearance at Coal City University in Enugu. He praised Obi’s vision for the country but stopped short of declaring any political alignment.
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“If you listen to Peter Obi one-on-one, you will have hope for this country,” he said.
Reflecting on his long-standing ties to the PDP, Ulasi noted that he was present at the party’s founding alongside late former Vice-President Alex Ekwueme and other key figures.
Despite his deep roots in the party, Ulasi said he would withdraw from active politics if he eventually leaves the PDP.
“Once I leave the PDP, I will just be a private consultant… I will not enter any other party,” he added.
His remarks come amid growing concerns over internal divisions within the PDP and shifting political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.