Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a seven-member reconciliation committee headed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki to address internal conflicts and aggrieved members ahead of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
Gatekeepers News reports that the committee’s establishment was announced after a meeting held at the Abuja residence of Bauchi State Governor and PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed on Sunday night.
The meeting was attended by key party stakeholders, including governors Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Peter Mbah (Enugu), as well as former governors Liyel Imoke (Cross River), Achike Udenwa (Imo), and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia).
Governor Mohammed told reporters that the committee’s objective is to engage aggrieved members and party leaders to stabilise the party’s ranks ahead of the NEC meeting and national convention.
When asked about recent defections, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s move to the APC, Mohammed said the development would make the PDP stronger. He added that the party is strategising to reclaim lost states.
The PDP has been grappling with internal crises since the 2023 general elections, including unresolved tensions between former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Sim Fubara. The party’s leadership has made several attempts to mediate, but the crisis persists.
