The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a reconciliation committee led by former Senate President Bukola Saraki to engage aggrieved members ahead of its forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
The decision was reached during a meeting held on Sunday night at the Abuja residence of the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
The meeting was attended by several key figures in the party, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who declined to speak with journalists after the session.
Also present were Governors Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Peter Mbah (Enugu). Former governors in attendance included Liyel Imoke (Cross River), Achike Udenwa (Imo), Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa).
The PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun, former Caretaker Committee Chairman Ahmed Makarfi, and other members of the party’s National Working Committee also participated in the meeting.
Speaking to journalists, Governor Mohammed said the meeting was part of efforts to prepare for the party’s NEC meeting scheduled for the end of May. He also addressed recent defections within the party, saying they would ultimately strengthen the PDP.
He noted that the party was working on strategies to reclaim states previously governed by the PDP.
The party has faced internal challenges following the 2023 general elections, with fresh concerns arising over the defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and members of his cabinet to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
