PDP faction holds BoT meeting at Wike’s residence

The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Sunday as leaders aligned with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, convened a meeting of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) at his official residence in Abuja.

Those present at the gathering included Wike, former Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu, former Deputy Speaker Uche Nwuche, the PDP Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and BoT members from across the country and the FCT.

Opening the session, BoT Chairman Senator Mao Ohuabunwa urged members to “rise above sentiments and act with unity of purpose.”

He explained that the board has made progress on setting up caretaker committees expected to prepare the ground for congresses in states where they are still outstanding.

Ohuabunwa, who previously represented Abia North in the Eighth Senate, added that disciplinary measures had been taken against individuals whose conduct endangered party stability, stressing that such steps were necessary “to protect the party from internal subversion and restore confidence among members nationwide.”

According to him, “Recent actions taken in the party reflect the unyielding resolve to uphold the rule of law and defend the constitution of the party.”

He continued: “Our duty is clear to consolidate reforms underway, deepen internal cohesion and ensure PDP emerges stronger, united. BoT is the moral compass and consciousness of the party.”

The chairman also emphasised the need for strict adherence to regulations, saying, ”We must ensure that this party stands to be counted at all times in obedience to the law of the federation, the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission.”

The PDP remains divided between two opposing leadership blocs. The faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed is aligned with Wike, while another camp associated with Kabiru Turaki enjoys the support of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.

So far, no court has issued a ruling confirming the legitimacy of either group.