The Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee, tasked with resolving internal conflicts within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced on Tuesday that it has successfully completed its mission.
After a three-hour meeting with the warring factions, Oyinlola confirmed that the issues dividing the NWC have been resolved, allowing the party to focus on nation-building.
Addressing journalist after the long seated meeting, he said, “The outcome of today’s meeting is that, to the glory of God, we have been able to resolve the differences that have been causing our party some headaches within the National Working Committee.
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“We thank God that we have been able to open up ourselves and resolve to move forward as a united NWC. This is what we needed for the progress of our party, the PDP.”
“The issues resolved are the differences that have permeated the ranks of the NWC. I cannot itemise them for you now,” he quipped.
When asked on whether the controversial NEC meeting would be held on Thursday, as announced by a faction loyal to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, Oyinlola He said, “That (NEC) wasn’t part of our discussion. I am telling you again that it wasn’t, and I am not in a position to speak on the NEC meeting. I am the chairman of the National Reconciliation Committee.
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“There were differences in the NWC, and that has been resolved. So my job is finished.”
Meanwhile, an NWC member privy to their discussion, who requested anonymity, corroborated Oyinlola’s statement.
Although the source also declined to go into details of what transpired, they explained that the outcome and recommendations would be tabled at the PDP Governors’ Forum for a final decision tonight.
“The outcome of our meeting will be sealed at the PDP Governors’ Forum tonight,” they stated.
