There is no hope in sight for an end to the lingering crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if recent developments are anything to go by.
While some prominent members of the party are suing for peace, others are beating the drumbeat of war.
TheMatrix Newspaper gathers that Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is appealing to political leaders who left the PDP to return and rebuild the party, one of the remaining two governors of the party, Seyi Makinde in a jibe at the faction loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has urged the warring faction to decamp to the APC if want to support them.
Natasha made this appeal while addressing party members during the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Committee in Abuja.
The lawmaker noted that their experience, institutional memory and commitment to building a better Nigeria were required in the party’s effort to rebuild and reclaim its rightful position in the national affairs.
She said she is hopeful that the event marks a turning point for PDP, citing the party’s decline in Senate representation from 37 to 6 senators due to leadership crisis.
“When I asked colleagues why they left, they mentioned internal disputes. I’m saying to them: trust me, it’s not greener on the other side. You’re welcome back to PDP,” she said.
Chairman of the Convention Committee Okezie Victor Ikpeazu described the event as consequential and a moment of truth.
The former Abia state governor acknowledged internal challenges and legal battles, but noted the appellate court’s affirmation of the National Caretaker Working Committee as a fresh opportunity for renewal.
The ambassador-designate also stressed reconciliation, urging members to move beyond divisions.
“What PDP needs is honest reconciliation, rooted in truth, driven by sincerity, and sustained by mutual respect,” he said.
On his part, Makinde attributed the crisis in the party to an alleged plot by Wike, to hold the party down for President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Makinde spoke on Sunday when he met with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in Bauchi.
According to Makinde, any PDP member identifying with the Wike-backed faction must have agreed to support Tinubu in 2027.
Makinde said, “I was in a meeting with Wike and Mr President and he (Wike) promised to hold PDP for Mr President towards 2027.
“So anyone moving with Wike and his group, have agreed to support President Tinubu for the 2027 election.
“We are not begrudging them. You can support whoever you want to support, but go to them if you want to support them.
“They have the government behind them, they have the judiciary and INEC behind them but we have the people behind us.”
