PDP Wike Faction Reconciliation efforts continue as party urges unity with Turaki-led group amid ongoing internal crisis
The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party Peoples Democratic Party has extended an invitation to the Taminu Turaki-led faction in a renewed effort to reconcile and restore unity within the opposition party ahead of upcoming elections.
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The PDP Wike Faction Reconciliation move was confirmed on Monday during an appearance by the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ programme, where he spoke on the deepening internal divisions within the party.
Jungudo Mohammed stated that the faction had repeatedly reached out to the Turaki group to engage in talks aimed at forming a single, stronger PDP, but said those efforts had not been reciprocated.
“As for the reconciliation, following the advisory position of the Court of Appeal Ibadan, even prior to that time, we have always extended an invitation to the Turaki group to come forward so that we can have one single, formidable PDP,” Jungudo Mohammed said.
He noted that recent judicial pronouncements from the Court of Appeal had further complicated timelines for political parties, stressing that the Electoral Act and INEC timetable had placed additional pressure on reconciliation efforts.
“Time is not on our side. The new Electoral Act has further made things quite very tight for political parties and aspirants alike,” he added.
Jungudo Mohammed explained that while reconciliation remains open, the faction may be forced to move forward with plans if no agreement is reached, citing the need to provide a functional platform for aspiring candidates.
He emphasised that the Wike-backed group still believes in unity, but insisted that progress cannot be stalled indefinitely if other stakeholders refuse to engage.
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The development highlights the ongoing leadership tussle within the PDP, which has faced sustained internal disputes and competing factions in recent times, raising concerns over its cohesion ahead of future electoral contests.
