…Gives Committee Six Days to Submit Report
Abuja, Nigeria — The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a six-member reconciliation committee to address the escalating internal crisis within the party ahead of its national elective convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The committee, which has six days to carry out its assignment and report back, is expected to reconcile the two major factions that have polarized the PDP’s national leadership.
The party has recently been divided between a faction loyal to Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, and another led by National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The crisis has also triggered conflicting judicial pronouncements — with a High Court in Abuja temporarily halting the convention, while another in Oyo State gave the go-ahead for it to proceed.
BoT Moves to Restore Party Unity
Speaking after an emergency meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, said the intervention was necessary to prevent further deterioration of the party’s unity.
“As the conscience of the party, the BoT cannot and will not take sides,” Wabara stated. “Reconciliation is not a sign of weakness, but a demonstration of maturity and responsibility.”
He emphasized that the PDP must head into the convention as a united political force.
Members of the Reconciliation Committee
Amb. Hassan Adamu (North East) – Chairman
Chief Mike Oghiadomhe (South South) – Secretary
Chief Ugochukwu Okeke (South East)
Sen. Zaynab Kure (North Central)
Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola (South West)
Dr. Lubna Mohammed Gusau (North West)
The committee is expected to submit its report to the BoT on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
PDP Reaffirms Damagum’s Leadership
The BoT reiterated that the PDP remains a united, formidable opposition under the Amb. Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC).
Wabara praised the NWC, PDP Governors’ Forum, and Convention Planning Committee for ensuring stability during what he acknowledged as “trying moments” for the party.
He also hailed the Oyo State High Court ruling affirming the party’s right to conduct its internal affairs — calling it “a victory for democracy and the rule of law.”
Concerns Over Secretariat Invasion
The BoT expressed concern over rising tensions, including the recent attempted invasion of the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja.
“These regrettable incidents do not reflect the ideals and character of the PDP,” the BoT said.
Call for Reconciliation and Discipline
Wabara urged party members to prioritize collective interest over factional loyalty as Nigerians look to the PDP for national leadership.
“No ambition and no grievance should override the PDP’s mission.”
“The time has come to draw a line and turn a new page.”
He pledged the BoT’s readiness to mediate disputes and support a smooth, credible, and unifying convention in Ibadan.
