The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disagreed with the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which pronounced an invalidation of the November 15 to 16, 2025, National Convention that produced the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the party.
In a communique issued at the end of an Expanded Emergency Meeting chaired by the BoT’s Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, the BoT said it is awaiting the advice of its lawyers on the way forward in this regard.
The BoT said it is disturbed by the avoidable internal leadership disputes and wranglings, leading to damaging litigation with a detrimental effect on the unity and smooth running of the PDP as the major opposition party in the country.
It, however, acknowledged and resolved to explore the window provided by the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, for reconciliation within the party.
It said it is aware of the interests and aspirations of members who are desirous of contesting various positions in the 2027 general elections.
Conscious of the onus on the BoT as the conscience and third-highest leadership organ of the party, the board is resolved to take immediate steps to reconcile all stakeholders, put an end to all disputes and restore the party to good political health, particularly to enable the PDP field candidates in the 2027 general elections.
The BoT constitutes a special committee to immediately interface with the legal teams and any other stakeholders to foster reconciliation within the party.
“The board acknowledges the support, loyalty and solidarity of Nigerians towards the PDP as further evidenced in the on-going nationwide e-registration of members. Reports from the field indicate daily registration of members in their millions. The unprecedented surge to our party despite the challenges underscores the standing of the PDP as the party of choice for majority of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections,” the BoT said.
The BoT, therefore, called on all leaders and members of the PDP to jettison all personal and group interests and come together as one family in the party’s overall interest and the well-being of millions of Nigerians whose hope is anchored in the PDP.
It commended the efforts of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for their commitment and steadfastness towards the party and wellbeing of all Nigerians.
The BoT, pursuant to Section 32 of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017), unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu as the Secretary of the Board.
The BoT urged Nigerians not to be dispirited but to remain hopeful as the PDP works hard to reposition itself in the task of salvaging our nation from the stranglehold of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
