Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — Elder statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the emerging coalition with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that some members of the PDP played a role in fuelling the party’s internal crisis.
Speaking on Friday, George stated, “I don’t want to go into the depths of how the PDP crisis started, but I can conclusively state here that some of them were part and parcel of the crisis.”
His comments come amid heightened political tension following reports of a proposed coalition among opposition parties, including the ADC, to form a unified front ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, George’s remarks suggest that cracks within the PDP may have weakened its internal cohesion, making it vulnerable to external political maneuvers.
The PDP stalwart refrained from naming specific individuals but hinted that the motives behind the coalition may not be entirely driven by ideology or the desire for national unity.
Political analysts interpret his statement as a subtle warning to party loyalists and a call for introspection as the PDP charts its path forward. The development further underscores the complexities and strategic repositioning shaping Nigeria’s political landscape in the build-up to 2027.
