PDP: ‘Return, but play by the rules’ – Wike’s faction tell aggreived members

By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has asked aggrieved members to return, but with a firm condition: respect party rules, remain loyal, and put unity first as it begins early positioning for the 2027 elections.

According to the party, reconciliation is open, but not without discipline, structure, and a clear break from the internal rifts that have trailed it in recent times.

That position was laid out on Monday in Abuja by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, at the party’s 87th BoT meeting before elders and leaders.

“Unity must now be our watchword,” Ohuabunwa said, urging members at all levels to close ranks and move forward together.

Leaders at the meeting pointed to the 2026 National Convention as a turning point, saying it helped steady the party and offered a chance to reset.

“We must ensure that the gains of the Convention are not lost to division, misunderstanding, or avoidable conflict,” Ohuabunwa said.

He stressed the stabilising role of the BoT at a time when the party is trying to consolidate its footing.

“We are the conscience of the party; the custodians of its values, its integrity, and its long-term vision,” Ohuabunwa said.

He warned against complacency, noting that the successful convention should not be mistaken for the end of the work ahead.

“We must guard against complacency; the real work has just begun,” he said.

The BoT chairman also highlighted ongoing reforms within the party, including e-registration and broader efforts to modernise its operations.

“These reforms are not merely administrative; they are essential tools for transparency, accountability, and growth.

“Let us rise above personal interests and place the collective good of the party above all else,” Ohuabunwa said.

Also speaking, the National Chairman, Hon. Mohammed Abdulrahman Takushara, reinforced the call for unity but drew a firmer line on discipline and internal order.

“Internal grievances must be channelled through the proper constitutional organs, not the pages of newspapers,” the National Chairman said.

He made it clear that loyalty would be central to the party’s direction going forward.

“Loyalty to the party’s decisions is non-negotiable,” Takushara stated.

Even as the party reached out to dissatisfied members, he stressed that reconciliation must come with commitment and purpose.

“We do not just want people back in the fold; we want them back with a sense of belonging and a shared purpose,” he said.

The National Chairman also signalled that the party’s focus has already shifted to the next electoral cycle.

“The road to 2027 does not begin next year; it begins today,” he said.

According to him, preparations will centre on strengthening grassroots structures while leveraging technology to expand membership and voter engagement.

“Our preparation must be clinical and data-driven,” he noted.

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