The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally distanced itself from any agreements attributed to one of its leading figures, Nyesom Wike, emphasizing that such arrangements are strictly personal and do not represent the party’s official position.

This statement comes amid a deepening internal rift that continues to challenge the PDP’s unity and threaten its cohesion.

Addressing reporters in Abuja on Sunday, Daniel Woyengikuro, the PDP’s National Financial Secretary, categorically denied any party endorsement or involvement in deals reportedly made by the former governor of Rivers State.

“What agreements are we talking about? Wike had agreements with his friends, not with the party. Those names he mentioned — are they the party? The party was not involved in any agreements he made. We have no knowledge of such agreements,” Woyengikuro stated.

He emphasized the need for the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) — its highest decision-making organ apart from the convention — to convene and address the growing disputes.

“The NEC will address any issues. This isn’t a physical fight or a man-to-man confrontation. All this unnecessary drama is uncalled for,” he added.

Woyengikuro dismissed Wike’s public accusations and advised Nigerians to seek official party positions from the appropriate authorities.

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“Please, reach out to the chairman or the publicity secretary for the party’s official position,” he advised.

However, Rt. Hon. Jones Onyereri, a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, offered a differing view in his own comments to Vanguard on Sunday. He questioned why anyone would walk back on agreements brokered by respected party elders.