The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has taken major steps to ease internal tensions as loyalists of Seyi Makinde and Nyesom Wike begin reconciliation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party has in recent months faced a deepening internal crisis marked by public disagreements, legal disputes and power struggles, raising concerns about its unity and readiness for the next election cycle.
Speaking in Abuja, factional PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), aligned with the Makinde camp, had initiated steps to lower tensions and restore communication following the intervention of the party’s Board of Trustees led by Adolphus Wabara.
According to Turaki, the Board of Trustees set up a committee to engage aggrieved members of the party and encourage dialogue. As part of confidence-building efforts, the NWC also postponed key meetings of the National Executive Committee and National Caucus to create room for reconciliation.
He said leaders on both sides had begun discussions and were exploring ways to reach a lasting resolution. Turaki also appealed to party members and supporters to avoid inflammatory remarks or actions that could derail the peace process.
On the legal disputes surrounding the crisis, Turaki said the party would be willing to withdraw all pending court cases once a political settlement is reached. He added that the PDP remains committed to fielding candidates for all elective positions in the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, Wike dismissed claims that the party is divided into formal factions, insisting that there is only one PDP. He said while some aggrieved members had reached out in the spirit of reconciliation, such contacts should not be interpreted as factional negotiations.
Wike also said the party’s planned national convention would go ahead as scheduled, stressing that its activities must align with the timelines set by the Electoral Act and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The renewed reconciliation efforts come amid growing concerns over the future of the opposition party, with attention now focused on whether the peace moves will produce a lasting truce ahead of the 2027 polls.
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