The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party is currently holding a closed-door meeting at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja to address the ongoing leadership crisis within the party.
The meeting is being chaired by the BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara.
In his opening remarks, Wabara reaffirmed the party’s resilience despite its recent challenges, stressing that the PDP remained the preferred choice for Nigerians.
“The meeting will focus on the legal dispute between Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Udey-Okoye, both of whom are claiming the office of the National Secretary of the party,” Wabara stated.
He also noted that the BoT would be receiving a report from the committee led by Taminu Turaki, which was set up during the last BoT meeting to examine the matter.
“At our last meeting, the board assigned one of our distinguished members, led by Turaki, to use his vast legal expertise in examining the court documents submitted by Anyanwu and Udey-Okoye regarding the office of the national secretary of our party.
“Given the importance of ensuring justice, fairness, and adherence to due process, we trusted him with the responsibility of reviewing both legal positions and advising us accordingly.
“Today, Turaki is here to present his report, and we look forward to hearing his findings and recommendations.
“His insights will guide us in making informed decisions that will strengthen our party, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that internal disputes are handled with the highest level of integrity and fairness.
“As we move forward, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to the values that define us—justice, fairness, and service to the people.
“Let us approach the next meeting with a sense of purpose and responsibility, knowing that the decisions we make will shape the future of our party and, indeed, our beloved country.
“Together, we will strengthen our party; together, we will reclaim our rightful place in national leadership, and together, we will build a better Nigeria,” he said.
Wabara also commended the PDP Governors’ Forum for its efforts in setting March 13 as the date for the much-anticipated National Executive Committee meeting. He encouraged members to approach the NEC meeting with open minds, emphasizing that it would be a crucial platform for deliberations on the party’s future.
“I, therefore, urge all members of NEC to come with open minds, prepared for meaningful discussions that will address the pressing issues within our party and offer a renewed vision for our country,” he said.
Additionally, Wabara called on the party’s national leadership to address the issue of inadequate security at the PDP national headquarters, referencing security concerns that arose during the last BoT meeting.
“We must also acknowledge the unfortunate incidents that took place during our last BoT meeting. These incidents were largely due to inadequate security at the party headquarters.
“As a result, and after thorough consideration, the BoT has resolved that until the security situation is effectively addressed, its subsequent meetings will be held outside of the party secretariat.
“The safety of our members and the integrity of our discussions must never be compromised.
“We call on the party leadership to urgently take necessary steps to rectify this situation so that our secretariat remains a safe and secure place for future discussions,” he said.
The meeting is expected to lay the groundwork for resolving the PDP’s leadership disputes ahead of the NEC meeting next month.
