The meeting, held at the FCT Minister’s official residence, brought together key party figures including former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, former Deputy Speaker Uche Nwuche, Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and BoT members from across the federation.
In his remarks, BoT Chairman Senator Mao Ohuabunwa urged members to put aside personal differences and act with unity of purpose, stressing that the party must rebuild its cohesion to survive ongoing leadership battles.
Ohuabunwa disclosed that the BoT had made significant progress in setting up caretaker committees to prepare the ground for congresses in states where they had not yet been conducted. He added that the party had sanctioned individuals whose actions threatened its peace and stability, insisting that such measures were necessary to prevent internal sabotage.
“Recent actions taken by the party reflect our firm resolve to uphold the rule of law and defend the constitution of the PDP,” he said.
“Our responsibility is to consolidate reforms, deepen unity and ensure the PDP emerges stronger. The BoT remains the moral compass of the party.”
Two Rival Factions Battle for Control
The party remains divided between two camps:
- the Wike-backed faction led by Acting Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, and
- the Turaki-led faction supported by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.
Despite the ongoing tussle, no court has issued a ruling on which faction is legally recognized, leaving the PDP in a state of heightened uncertainty.
The crisis, which has persisted since the party’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election, continues to raise concerns over its readiness for future electoral contests.
