The Digest:
The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is intensifying preparations for its proposed national convention scheduled for March 29-30 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Acting National Chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman led an inspection of the Velodrome venue, stating the caretaker committee is committed to a "smooth and credible convention" following the Appeal Court judgment affirming their leadership. Meanwhile, the BoT faction led by Tanimu Turaki held an expanded meeting to chart a way forward. Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, now one of only two PDP governors left, acknowledged the party's unprecedented crisis but expressed optimism: "We are only two remaining, but we are not bothered... This period will pass away. As the Holy Book says, weeping may endure for the night, but in the morning, joy comes." Former Senate President Bukola Saraki called for an end to litigation and a fresh convention within INEC guidelines, while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urged reconciliation.
Key Points
- Wike-backed faction prepares March 29-30 convention, inspects Abuja venue.
- Makinde says the crisis is unprecedented but "will pass," quoting scripture.
- PDP now has only two governors: Makinde and Bala Mohammed.
- Saraki calls for an end to litigation, a fresh convention.
- Akpoti-Uduaghan urges reconciliation to protect aspirants.
Sources: Party Meetings
