The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, reaffirmed the party's pledge to pursue a genuine and transparent reconciliation among aggrieved members on Monday. The statement followed the party's national convention in Abuja, where Mohammed, previously associated with FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike, emerged as the new party leader. Speaking at the 87th meeting of the PDP's Board of Trustees (BoT) in Abuja, Mohammed emphasized the importance of unity, stating, "A house divided against itself cannot stand, and as we look toward the horizon, we must move as one force." He stressed that loyalty to party decisions is non-negotiable and called for internal grievances to be addressed through constitutional channels, not public platforms.
Mohammed said the National Working Committee is actively reaching out to aggrieved members across all wards and zones, aiming not only to bring them back but to ensure they return with a sense of belonging and shared purpose. He described the party's preparation for 2027 as clinical and data-driven, with intent to strengthen presence at every polling unit. "We are not just preparing to contest; we are preparing to lead," he said. Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, chairman of the BoT, in his opening remarks, praised the successful conduct of the 2026 National Convention, calling it a defining moment that demonstrated the party's resilience and capacity for self-renewal. He described the BoT as the conscience of the party, charged with guiding, advising, and stabilizing, rather than competing with other party organs.
Abdulrahman Mohammed claims loyalty to party decisions is non-negotiable, yet his own rise follows a convention shaped by factional alignment with Nyesom Wike. The call for reconciliation through proper channels rings hollow when the leadership itself emerged from a contest tied to a specific political camp. If unity requires unquestioning loyalty, it risks silencing dissent rather than addressing its roots. Nigerians named in the party's internal dynamics are left to reconcile this rhetoric with the reality of its power shifts.
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