Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State have called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, to sheathe their swords, embrace party unity and realign their loyalty with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The stakeholders made the call on Thursday while addressing journalists in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the Chairman of the stakeholders, Grema Kyari, commended Wike for what he described as his unwavering commitment to discipline, constitutionalism and institutional integrity within the party.
Kyari, who is also a member of the PDP National Working Caretaker Committee, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for rejecting the outcome of the Ibadan convention, which produced Barrister Kabiru Turaki as the National Chairman of the party.
According to him, INEC’s action was in line with the law and helped to preserve internal democracy within the PDP.
Naijaonpoint reports that the stakeholders also applauded the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Caretaker Committee for dissolving the Borno State PDP Executive Committee and approving the constitution of a Borno State PDP Working Caretaker Committee.
They described the decision as bold, timely and lawful, noting that it had restored hope among party members across the state.
The group stated that the move reflected the long-standing aspirations of PDP faithful in Borno State who had been yearning for justice, fairness and internal democracy within the party.
Kyari said the role played by the FCT minister in stabilising the party could not be overstated, especially amid what he described as sustained pressure from some party leaders.
“Wike’s steadfast commitment to discipline, constitutionalism and institutional integrity remains unprecedented, especially in the face of sustained pressure and actions from governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde, who are supported by Barrister Kabiru Turaki, which have deepened the internal crisis of our party,” he said.
The stakeholders urged all aggrieved leaders to put the interest of the party above personal ambitions and work towards unity ahead of future political engagements.
“In view of these undeniable facts, we hereby call on Barrister Kabiru Turaki, Governor Bala Mohammed, former Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to sheath their swords, embrace party unity, and realign their loyalty with our National Leader, His Excellency, Chief Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, whose role in strengthening and repositioning the PDP is well known,” the group said.
They expressed optimism that genuine reconciliation and adherence to party rules would help reposition the PDP for electoral success nationwide.