The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, seeking guidance and reassurance amid the party’s leadership crisis.
The meeting, attended by PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) members, state chairmen, former governors, and other senior figures, discussed the party’s state, internal leadership dispute, and preparations for upcoming elections.
Jonathan reaffirmed his active membership in the PDP, pledging to play a more significant role in the party’s affairs.
While briefing newsmen after the closed-door meeting, Turaki said the delegation met Jonathan to formally introduce members of the newly elected NWC and brief him on the party’s activities since the National Convention held last November.
“We came to see former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, first to introduce members of the newly elected National Working Committee to him, and then to brief him on what we have been doing since our election at the National Convention held last November.
“In the meeting, we briefed him on the state of the party, the challenges and the prospects.
“He assured us that he is still a card-carrying member of the Peoples Democratic Party, remains active, and will be even more active in the activities and affairs of the PDP.
“His remarks and statements were not only reassuring but very encouraging as we prepare for off-season elections, elections in Ekiti this year, and the general elections coming up in 2027.
“I want to assure members of the public, and indeed members of the PDP family, that the PDP remains the most viable platform for contesting and winning elections in Nigeria. We remain the leading opposition party in this country.”
The PDP is currently divided, with two factions claiming the national chairman position: Abdulrahman Mohammed, backed by Minister Nyesom Wike, and Taminu Turaki, supported by Governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde.
Turaki emphasized the party’s commitment to reconciliation and unity, welcoming back aggrieved members who demonstrate genuine commitment.
