After several legal and political battles, the Wike-led Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has declared “ no victor, no vanquished” insisting that what is upper most in its agenda is holding an acceptable convention and rebuilding the party.
At its 107th National Executive Committee ( NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Working Committee, Abdulrahman Mohammed, said the party was desirous of retaining its position as the major opposite party in the country.
He stated that the party has remained firm in conducting its proposed national convention for
March 29 and 30 as it is crucial to rebuilding and repositioning the party in Nigeria.
Mohammed said, “This convention is not merely a routine exercise; it is a critical milestone that will shape the future direction of our party,” he said.
According to him, the PDP had made “significant progress in stabilising its structures and restoring confidence” following recent legal and political challenges, attributing the gains to collective resolve and adherence to due process.
“The recent judicial pronouncements, approached with a spirit of reconciliation and inclusiveness, have further reinforced our commitment to unity. There is no victor and no vanquished, only a shared commitment to rebuild, reposition, and strengthen our party,” he stated.
The caretaker chairman also announced the successful conduct of ward, local government, state and zonal congresses nationwide, describing them as largely peaceful and reflective of the party’s democratic ideals.
He urged members to remain united and disciplined as the party approaches the convention, stressing that the PDP remains “one indivisible family.”
“The eyes of the nation are upon us, and we must rise to the occasion with transparency, discipline and respect for our internal democratic processes,” Mohammed added.
He paid tribute to the party’s national leader, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as “doggedness, sacrifices and courage” in stabilising the party.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mao Ohuabunwa, described the NEC meeting as holding at a critical juncture requiring “wisdom, restraint and a deep sense of responsibility.”
He commended the leadership for successful congresses and highlighted the ongoing electronic membership registration as a major reform aimed at strengthening internal democracy.
“A credible membership register is the foundation of any serious political organisation. It enhances planning, transparency and builds confidence among members,” Ohuabunwa said.
On zoning, he urged party leaders to approach the recommendations of the zoning committee with openness and a commitment to equity and justice.
“No arrangement is perfect, but what is most important is our collective willingness to accommodate one another for the greater good of the party,” he stated.
