The Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP led by Tanimu Turaki has insisted that the PDP faction will participate fully in the 2027 General Elections despite the recent court judgement and leadership crisis rocking the party.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, Turaki said the current internal crisis was not new to the PDP, stressing that the party had weathered similar storms in the past and would emerge stronger.
He recalled the leadership crisis that culminated in the inauguration of the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led caretaker committee, saying the PDP survived that difficult period and remained united.
According to him, the present challenges confronting the party are not as severe as previous ones.
“There may be challenges here and there regarding the leadership of our party. Again, for us in the PDP, this is nothing new. We will overcome. We shall overcome. We are overcoming,” he said.
Turaki alleged that many of the crises affecting opposition political parties in the country could be traced to the ruling party, describing the development as unfortunate.
He, however, maintained that no individual or group could destroy the PDP.
“Nobody, and I dare say, nobody can kill the PDP. PDP will continue to live,” he declared.
The former Minister of Special Duties said the stakeholders’ meeting was convened to brief party leaders on recent developments, including the implications of a court judgment delivered last Friday in a suit filed by the party’s Board of Trustees.
He further dismissed the judgement recognising the Nyesom Wike backed PDP as legitimate leadership saying its faction had instructed its Lawyers to appeal the judgement as he assured Members of all round victory.
The former Niger State Governor who is also the Board of Trustees, BoT Secretary and the Chairman of the PDP State Chairmen forum of the Faction, Tony Aizegbemi commended members for being patient and loyal with the PDP assuring them of Victory over the crisis.
