Dare Babalola
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to unity, reconciliation, and internal democracy as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections.
This position was articulated on Wednesday at the 83rd Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party with the newly elected members of the National Working Committee in Abuja, where the Chairman of the BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara, and the National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) addressed party leaders and members.
Speaking at the meeting, Senator Wabara congratulated the party on the successful conduct of its recent National Convention, describing it as “a clear demonstration of our enduring commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and constitutional order.”
Senator Wabara, on behalf of the Board of Trustees (BoT), declared their unalloyed support for the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC).
He said, “We declare our full support for the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee. From the early days of their tenure, it appears that our party is being repositioned, structures are being strengthened, and confidence is being restored across the federation. These are giant strides that give hope not just to Party members, but to millions of Nigerians who look to the PDP as a credible alternative to the current state of affairs”
However, as the party celebrates the successes gained by the newly elected NWC, the BOT calls for unity and reconciliation, saying “as we celebrate progress, we must also embrace unity. This is the moment that calls for reconciliation and healing”
In his reaction, Turaki, on behalf of the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC), thanked the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and other members of the Board for their support, and for participating in the November 15, 16, 2025 National Convention of the Party in Ibadan, Oyo State.
“We have had a lot of ups and downs. We fought ourselves and we fought each other. Other people fought us from within and from without. Now, it is time for peace. And one of the cardinal principles that we intend to pursue in our leadership is the issue of reconciliation,”Turaki declared.
The PDP leader urged all members, support groups, and stakeholders to embrace this new directive and work collaboratively toward the stability and progress of the party.
“We believe that there is no dispute, no disagreement, and no misunderstanding, that is irreconcilable, provided there is a common objective and common will,” he stated.
The meeting was attended by prominent members of the Party who are members of the BOT, including the former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Muhammed Makarfi, former Governor of Enugu State, Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, among others.
