Meaningful reconciliation between the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) still remains distant.
This followed renewed allegations of a plot to sabotage the upcoming convention of the party levelled against the Tanimu Turaki faction by the camp close to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike.
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Wike-supported PDP Secretary of the Wike faction which controls the National Caretaker Working Committee Jungudo Mohammed, told reporters in Abuja on Sunday that the convention will go ahead as scheduled. He emphasised, for effect, that the judicial rulings remained binding and fully in effect.
He said, “Let it be clearly stated that the position of the courts on the leadership of the PDP remains unequivocal. The judgments of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal have affirmed the legitimacy and authority of the National Caretaker Working Committee as the body duly recognised to steer the affairs of the party at this time.”
According to him, “These judicial pronouncements are binding and remain in full force. We, therefore, urge all members of our party and the general public to be guided accordingly and disregard any contrary claims or misleading narratives.”
He added, “It is, however, deeply concerning that certain individuals have continued to take steps aimed at undermining the stability and progress of our party. We are aware of moves by this group led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, to approach courts in Ibadan in a bid to secure an injunction to halt the forthcoming national convention.
“This is particularly unfortunate given that the leadership of the party had, in good faith, extended several invitations and opportunities for reconciliation and dialogue. Regrettably, these overtures were ignored, as the said faction failed to present itself for meaningful engagement.”
Mohammed further stated that the PDP “continues to uphold unity, internal democracy, and adherence to the rule of law.”
He added, “However, we will not allow the collective interest of our party to be derailed by actions that are clearly at variance with these principles.
“In this regard, we respectfully call on the Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the State Chief Judge to take judicial notice of these attempts to abuse court processes and to frustrate the legitimate activities of our party.
“We reaffirm our confidence in the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and trust that justice will continue to be served in accordance with the law.
“Furthermore, we wish to categorically assure all Nigerians, particularly our members across the country, that the national convention of our great party, scheduled for the 29th and 30th of March 2026, will proceed as planned. All necessary arrangements have been concluded, and the party is fully prepared to deliver a successful, transparent, and credible convention.”
When contacted, the governors-backed Turaki (SAN) camp’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, dismissed the Wike-aligned group’s claim as blackmail
He added, “It is sad that people who we thought should behave like gentlemen are still living in the mud.”
