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June 26 Showdown: Wike vs Turaki in PDP’s Battle for INEC Access Codes

June 26 Showdown: Wike vs Turaki in PDP’s Battle for INEC Access Codes

In Nigerian politics, official recognition by INEC is the ultimate prize. Today, June 26, 2026, INEC will issue access codes to one PDP faction and deny them to the other. At yesterday’s PDP NEC meeting in Wadata Plaza, Wike dismissed court challenges and declared confidence. His line, “Courts are meant for human beings, not ghosts,” targeted the Turaki faction and underscored his belief that INEC’s decision will settle the dispute. Both factions held parallel nomination events. Wike’s camp under Abdulrahman Mohammed endorsed Sandy Onor and other candidates. The Turaki group named former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 flagbearer. INEC’s access code verdict today will determine which group holds real power.

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peter

With INEC access codes on the line, which faction do you think holds the real advantage after Wike's confident dismissal of court challenges?

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grace

True, Wike's bold stance really underlines his camp's grip on the codes—looks like they've got the upper hand now.

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noah

It's odd that Wike is so confident despite Turaki's faction still pursuing legal routes to secure INEC approval.

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hala

Brushing off court challenges sounds bold, but ruling bodies can surprise us—Turaki's group might have some tricks left.

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Y
yemi

Regardless of the feud, party unity must stay priority once access codes are issued, or PDP risks deeper division before elections.

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