**PDP Convention Set to Hold Despite Reconciliation Talks** The National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that the party's national convention, initially scheduled for March 29 and 30, will go ahead as planned. This comes despite ongoing reconciliation talks with a faction of the party led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. The PDP's caretaker committee, which is loyal to Governor Nyesom Wike of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been holding talks with the Turaki faction in a bid to unify the party ahead of the convention. However, the talks have not been successful in halting the convention, which is expected to be a crucial step in determining the party's future leadership. The convention is seen as a critical moment for the PDP, as it seeks to regroup and rebrand itself ahead of the 2023 general elections. The party has been plagued by internal conflicts and factionalism in recent years, which has weakened its chances of winning elections. In a statement, the NCWC said that the convention will proceed as scheduled, and that the reconciliation talks with the Turaki faction are only a "necessary step" in the party's efforts to heal its internal wounds. The statement also emphasized that the party's leadership is committed to ensuring that the convention is conducted in a free and fair manner. The development comes at a time when Nigerians are eagerly watching the PDP's moves, given its history of producing leaders who have held the highest offices in the country. The party's ability to unite and present a united front will be crucial in determining its chances of success in the 2023 elections. As the convention draws near, Nigerians are waiting with bated breath to see whether the PDP will be able to put its internal conflicts behind it and present a strong, united front. The outcome of the convention will be a significant indicator of the party's ability to regroup and regain its position as a major player in Nigerian politics.