James Adamu, Abuja
The Turaki led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially signalled an end to its internal conflicts, with its top leadership issuing a unified call for a comprehensive peace and reconciliation process.
The party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), described as the party’s “conscience,” has declared the dawn of a “New Era of Unity” and pledged full support to the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC).
The decisive move, announced following a meeting of the BOT, is aimed at consolidating the party’s base and strengthening its structures nationwide.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, set the tone by congratulating the party on its successful National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025.
He described the convention as “a clear demonstration of our Party’s enduring commitment to internal democracy and transparency.”
Speaking with a tone of urgency, Senator Wabara declared the BOT’s “unalloyed support” for the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led NWC. He pointed to early signs of progress under the new leadership.
“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,” Wabara stated. “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, the celebration of the convention’s success was paired with a direct mandate for healing. Senator Wabara emphasised that progress must be underpinned by unity.
“…as we celebrate progress, we must also embrace unity. This is the moment that calls for reconciliation and healing,” he declared, charging all party members and supporters to work collaboratively with the new NWC to ensure stability.
The National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, reciprocated the sentiment, thanking the BOT for its participation in the convention and its endorsement. He frankly acknowledged the party’s turbulent recent history.
“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,” Turaki stated. “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 urged every segment of the party—members, support groups, and stakeholders—to embrace the new directive and work toward collective progress. He expressed a firm belief in the possibility of resolution, stating, “We believe that there is no dispute, no disagreement, and no misunderstanding, that is irreconcilable, provided there is a common objective and common will.”
The reconciliation meeting was attended by a gathering of some influential elders and former leaders. Attendees included former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana; former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Muhammed Makarfi; and former Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, among other notable BOT members.
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