: The resignation of the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to maintain North/South balance.
: Samuel Ortom failed in his bid for a Senate seat, a loss he partially attributes to his stance on the presidency. : The resignation of the PDP National Chairman,
: Ortom claimed the G5 (Integrity Group) had internally decided to back Peter Obi to ensure a Southern presidency. Wike eventually supported Tinubu
The G5 was a group of five PDP governors who rebelled against their party's leadership (Iyorchia Ayu and Atiku Abubakar) during the 2023 cycle. : The resignation of the PDP National Chairman,
: While Ortom and others publicly leaned toward Obi, Wike eventually supported Tinubu, who later appointed him as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). ⚖️ Impact on the 2023 Elections