Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- The News Chronicle recalls that Wike had on Monday, February 2, declared that he was "particularly interested" in the PDP structure in Oyo State, a comment widely seen as a challenge to Makinde, the recognised leader of the party in the state.

The FCT minister made the statement while addressing a meeting of the PDP National Executive Council, insisting that Oyo's party structure was of special interest to him above all others.

Makinde, who has been at political odds with Wike, dismissed the comments as misplaced and unnecessary, insisting that the PDP in Oyo remains stable, united, and focused.

Speaking on Tuesday at the commissioning of a new PDP secretariat in the state, the governor delivered a scathing response...