: Eze denied any surreptitious "hobnobbing" between Amaechi and Atiku, maintaining that Amaechi remains a loyal party man whose actions are guided by national interest rather than the opportunistic alliances alleged by critics.
The ongoing political friction within the has reached a new boiling point as Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze , a prominent ally of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi , has dismissed allegations linking his principal to a strategic partnership with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar . : Eze denied any surreptitious "hobnobbing" between Amaechi
Meanwhile, Eze continues to position Amaechi as a "man of character" who would not stoop to the "falsehoods" being propagated by what he describes as a sinking ship in the current Rivers PDP faction. : Chief Eze suggested that Nyesom Wike ,
: Chief Eze suggested that Nyesom Wike , the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, might be the one contemplating an exit from the country. He urged Wike’s supporters to advise their principal to "drop the idea of attempting to run away" and instead face the consequences of his administration's legacy. Allies like Dan Ulasi have threatened to leave
: Chieftains within Wike's own faction have begun to question his dual role, noting the contradiction of serving as a national leader in the PDP while openly supporting President Bola Tinubu of the APC. Allies like Dan Ulasi have threatened to leave the party if Wike continues this alignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
: Wike has countered that the PDP itself owes Nigerians an apology for past statements made by Atiku, using these controversies to justify his fight for "equity, justice, and fairness" within the party. Broader Political Context