The factional Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday met at the residence of their faction’s sponsor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, declaring their resolve to work with and support the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) of their faction.
The faction said supporting their NWC is necessary to stabilise the party and strengthen its internal structures.
Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, chairman of the factional BoT, made this known on Sunday during the opening session of the meeting held at the official residence of the FCT Minister at Life Camp, Abuja.
THE WHISTLER reports that Ohuabunwa was appointed chairman of the party’s BoT on November 7, following a meeting at the Minister’s residence, where Ibrahim Dansidi was also appointed Board Secretary.
Speaking during the inauguration, the party’s factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, said the appointment of the BoT presented an opportunity for “restoration, reconciliation, and renewal.”
However, on Sunday, Ohuabunwa said the group would throw its weight behind its NWC to ensure that the party’s affairs are run strictly in line with the law and established party guidelines.
“We are going to work with this NWC, we are going to encourage them, we are going to support them to ensure that the right things are done, and that things will be done in line with the law and the guidance of our great party, the PDP,” he said.
He disclosed that efforts are already ongoing to reorganise PDP structures in states affected by internal crises through the constitution of caretaker committees ahead of congresses and the party’s next convention.
“Like I said, we are also making meaningful progress in reorganising affected states, including the constitution of credible caretaker committees, to prepare the ground for transparent congresses and the subsequent convention process.
“These efforts are aimed at building trust, strengthening internal structures, and ensuring that our party remains a model of fairness and inclusiveness in the Nigerian democratic space,” Ohuabunwa stated.
The former senator stressed that the BoT, as provided for in the PDP constitution, has a moral responsibility to serve as the stabilising force within the party.
“As the Constitution of our party entails, the Board of Trustees must continue to provide stability, wisdom, and moral guidance.
“Our responsibility is to safeguard the party’s soul, steer it away from divisive tendencies, and reinforce the values that have historically set the PDP apart as a disciplined and democratically established institution.
“In this defining moment, therefore, we must rise above sentiments and act with unity of all,” he said.
Ohuabunwa further charged members of the BoT to remain steadfast in consolidating ongoing reforms within the party and ensuring unity ahead of future political contests.
“Our duty is clear, well stated, 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.
“I thank you all for your steadfastness, your dedication and commitment, and your loyalty to our great party. This is the time we should stand to be counted,” he added.