Talks aimed at resolving the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party are expected to continue on Monday as representatives from the camps of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and PDP governors meet to harmonise conditions for reconciliation.
A senior party official disclosed that the joint reconciliation committee had already held an initial meeting and agreed that both sides would consult their respective camps before presenting their conditions for a possible settlement.
The dispute within the party intensified after the PDP governors supported the Ibadan convention held on November 15, which produced a National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki.
However, a faction loyal to Wike rejected the process and set up a 13-member caretaker committee with Mohammed Abdulrahman as acting national chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as acting national secretary.
The crisis worsened on November 18, 2025, when supporters of both camps clashed at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, prompting the Nigeria Police Force to seal the building.
Both factions later sought recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission, but the commission declined to acknowledge either side, leading to legal battles.
The dispute eventually reached the Court of Appeal, which ruled that the processes that produced the Ibadan convention violated the Electoral Act and the PDP constitution. The court consequently nullified the convention and invalidated the election of Turaki and other NWC members.
Following the ruling, both camps agreed to explore reconciliation while the case remains unresolved.
Sources said the reconciliation committee—made up of representatives and legal advisers from both sides—will review the concerns raised by each camp during Monday’s meeting in an effort to find common ground.
The talks come amid growing concern among party stakeholders over the leadership vacuum and the need to stabilise the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Meanwhile, Anyanwu expressed optimism that the crisis would soon be resolved, insisting that the party would emerge stronger despite the internal divisions.
However, some PDP members remain critical of reconciliation efforts. The North Central Zonal Legal Adviser of the party, Abubakar Issa, described Wike’s support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last presidential election as a betrayal of the party.
According to him, negotiating with someone who openly backed a rival candidate could undermine party discipline.
Despite the disagreements, party leaders say reconciliation remains necessary to safeguard the PDP’s future and ensure it is prepared for upcoming elections.
