The factional Board of Trustees (BoT) aligned with Nyesom Wike in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced a major internal restructuring effort aimed at reorganising troubled state chapters and preparing for fresh congresses and a national convention.
Chairman of the factional BoT, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, disclosed the plan at the opening session of the board’s meeting held at the Life Camp residence of the FCT Minister in Abuja.
He said the group was committed to rebuilding the PDP from within and restoring public confidence in its internal processes.
Caretaker Committees to Lead Reorganisation
Ohuabunwa said the faction had already begun making progress in affected states through the constitution of credible caretaker committees, explaining that the initiative would “prepare the ground for transparent congresses and subsequent convention processes.”
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He insisted that reforms were necessary to “build trust, strengthen internal structures and ensure that our party remains a model of fairness and inclusiveness in the Nigerian democratic space.”
Additionally the BoT chairman declared full support for the Abdulrahman Mohammed–led National Working Committee (NWC), saying the faction was ready to work with and support the leadership to ensure decisions are taken in line with party rules and the law.
BoT Must Reclaim Stabilising Role in PDP
Ohuabunwa stressed that the BoT must reclaim its statutory role in stabilising the party.
He said the board must provide stability, wisdom and moral guidance as required by the PDP constitution, adding that the BoT has a responsibility to “safeguard the party’s soul, steer it away from divisive tendencies and reinforce the values that have historically set the PDP apart.”
He also urged members to prioritise unity as the restructuring progresses. “In this defining moment, we must rise above sentiments and act with unity of all,” he said.
Reaffirming the faction’s commitment to ensuring the PDP emerges stronger, Ohuabunwa said their duty was “to consolidate the reforms already underway, deepen internal cohesion, and ensure that the People’s Democratic Party emerges stronger, more virile, more united and fully prepared for the leadership responsibilities ahead.”
BoT as the Party’s ‘Conscience’ and ‘Moral Compass’
Describing the BoT as the “conscience of the party” and its “moral compass,” he warned that the board must uphold legality and due process.
“We must stand and face the truth and ensure that this party stands to be counted at all times in our obedience to the laws of the Federation, the laws of our party and the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission,” he said.
Ohuabunwa further thanked members who attended despite short notice and travel delays, expressing optimism that the meeting would set the tone for a stable and reinvigorated PDP.
Those present included the factional National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu; former deputy governors, including Dr. Philip Salawu of Kogi State; and several other party chieftains.
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