The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid to desist or face disciplinary action.
In a statement on Friday, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) was alarmed by persistent public support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate from some prominent members.
The NWC described such endorsements as “anti-party activities” in breach of Section 10(6) of the PDP Constitution, which prohibits aligning with rival parties to undermine the PDP.
“These activities have caused division, disaffection and the loss of members, with the potential to weaken our electoral chances if unchecked,” the statement read. It added that violators risk sanctions under Section 59(1) of the constitution.
The party urged members to remain loyal ahead of its national convention, scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Notable PDP figures have recently backed Tinubu, including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who pledged to deliver Rivers State for the president in 2027, despite the APC securing less than 10 per cent of votes there in 2023.
In Ogun State, PDP chairman Abayomi Tella and 2023 governorship candidate Ladi Adebutu endorsed Tinubu during a by-election rally, while Osun State PDP caucus, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, adopted him as its preferred candidate on July 22.
The Osun endorsement sparked rumours of Adeleke’s possible defection to the APC ahead of 2026, though he insists he remains committed to the PDP.