PDP: Turaki Faction Rejects Court Ruling On Convention, Urges Reconciliation

The Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged party leaders and members to set aside internal disputes and focus on reconciliation following the Court of Appeal judgment invalidating the party’s November 2025 national convention.

The communique, issued by Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), at the end of an expanded emergency meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, highlighted the faction’s rejection of the appellate court ruling.

“The BoT disagrees with the judgment of the Court of Appeal which pronounced an invalidation of the November 15th to 16th 2025 National Convention that produced the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee of our Party. The BoT is awaiting the advice of our lawyers on the way forward in this regard,” the statement read.

The faction expressed concern over internal leadership disputes that have led to litigations, affecting the party’s unity and operations. At the same time, it welcomed the opportunity provided by the court for reconciliation.

“The Board is resolved to take immediate steps to reconcile all stakeholders, put an end to all disputes and restore the party to good political health, particularly to enable the PDP field candidates in the 2027 general elections,” the communique added.

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The BoT also announced the creation of a special committee to interface with legal teams and other stakeholders to foster reconciliation.

It commended the loyalty of Nigerians towards the PDP, citing the ongoing nationwide e-registration of members, which has reportedly seen millions of new registrants.

“The BoT calls on all leaders and members of our party to jettison all personal and group interests and come together as one family in the overall interest of our Party and the wellbeing of millions of Nigerians whose hopes are anchored on the PDP,” the statement read.

The Board also approved the appointment of Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu as Secretary of the Board and commended Governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde for their steadfastness and commitment to the party.

The communique concluded with a call for unity to strengthen the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.