The board of trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has constituted a special committee to interface with the party’s legal team and stakeholders to foster internal reconciliation.
The BOT disclosed this in a communiqué issued on Wednesday, at the end of its two-day expanded emergency meeting, presided over by the board chairman, Adolphus Wabara.
According to the communiqué, the special committee is to address the leadership crisis following the March 9 judgment of the Court of Appeal, as well as to help enable the party to field candidates for the 2026 general elections.
The appellate court judgement had invalidated the party’s November 2025 National Convention, which produced the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The communiqué also stated that while the PDP BOT disagreed with the appellate court’s judgment, it was awaiting formal advice from its lawyers on the way forward.
It expressed concern over the avoidable internal leadership disputes and wrangling that led to damaging litigation, noting their detrimental effect on the unity of the main opposition party.
”The board, however, acknowledges and resolves to explore the window provided by the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, for reconciliation within the party. The BOT is conscious of the interests and aspirations of our members who are desirous of contesting various positions in the 2027 general elections.
”As the conscience and third-highest leadership organ of the party, the board is resolved to take immediate steps to reconcile all stakeholders, end all disputes, and restore the party to good political health,” the communiqué said.
The communiqué also acknowledged Nigerians’ loyalty to the party, citing the ongoing nationwide e-registration exercise.
It noted that field reports indicated a daily surge in registration, with members joining “in their millions”.
”The unprecedented surge to our party, in spite of the challenges, underscores the standing of the PDP as the party of choice for the majority of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections,” it said.
It announced that pursuant to Section 32 of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), the party had unanimously approved the appointment of Babangida Aliyu as the secretary of the board.
It also said that the board commended Governor Bala Mohammed and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo for their commitment and steadfastness toward the party’s stability.
It further urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, stating that the PDP was working hard to reposition itself to ”rescue the nation”.
(NAN)