- Details Of Jonathan Meeting With PDP Leaders Emerge
- Jonathan reaffirmed loyalty and pledged deeper involvement in PDP affairs
- Party leaders say reconciliation remains the ultimate goal
The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday stepped up efforts to resolve its lingering leadership crisis with a closed door meeting involving former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja.
The meeting was held at Jonathan’s Maitama office in the Federal Capital Territory and brought together key figures of the party, including members of the National Working Committee, state party chairmen, former governors, Board of Trustees members, founding leaders, former ministers and other critical stakeholders.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the high level engagement followed deepening internal divisions within the party, with two factions laying claim to the position of national chairman. Abdulrahman Mohammed is backed by a bloc loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while Taminu Turaki enjoys the support of camps aligned with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Turaki said the delegation visited Jonathan to seek his guidance and formally present members of the newly constituted National Working Committee following the party’s national convention in November 2025.
“We came to see former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, first to introduce members of the newly elected National Working Committee to him, and then to brief him on what we have been doing since our election,” he said.
Turaki disclosed that Jonathan reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP and pledged deeper involvement in its activities.
“He assured us that he is still a card carrying member of the Peoples Democratic Party, remains active, and will be even more active in the activities and affairs of the PDP.
“His remarks and statements were not only reassuring but very encouraging as we prepare for off season elections, including in Ekiti this year, and the general elections coming up in 2027,” he stated.
Addressing the party’s legal challenges, Turaki said they would not derail efforts to reposition the PDP as a strong opposition platform.
“Part of the challenge is the legal battles we are facing. Notwithstanding these issues, he still believes, just like all of us do, that the PDP is the party for Nigerians,” he said.
He added that the party complied with all legal requirements during its primaries and noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission monitored the processes in Ekiti and Osun states.
However, Turaki expressed concern over what he described as questionable actions by the electoral body.
“We are a bit worried that INEC is beginning to do things that make us question their independence,” he said.
On reconciliation, Turaki said unity remains the ultimate goal once legal disputes are resolved.
“I am one of those who believe that not every political disagreement should go to court,” he said.
He added that aggrieved members would be welcomed back provided they show sincerity and commitment to rebuilding party cohesion.
Although he declined to reveal the details of Jonathan’s advice, Turaki confirmed that the former president’s counsel would play a significant role in shaping the party’s next steps.
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