INEC recognises Muhammed-led PDP NWC

The INEC 14-man team that monitored the convention was led by Prof Sani Adams (SAN).

Apart from  Mohammed, who is a former  National Vice Chairman (North Central), other officers were part of the Damagun-led NWC.

Wike’s group held illegal convention,  says Turaki

The Turaki group said the the Supreme Court would soon adjudicate on the appeal pending before it.

A statement said: “With this appeal and the relevant concomitant applications filed and served on all the parties involved, we are hopeful that sooner, rather than later, the apex court will, in the interest of democracy, expeditiously hear and adjudicate on this matter.

“For the avoidance of doubt, we state that the pre-Easter jamboree of APC sympathisers and members of “Wike’s Autocratic Party ” which they mischievously tagged a PDP convention, was held in contempt of the Court of Appeal, where parties had entered appearances and agreed with the Court on the way to proceed with the matter, only to turn around and undertake acts capable of destroying the res.

“Furthermore, they were served with the processes of the appeal at the Supreme Court, as well as other suits challenging the holding of the said convention. The validity of that gathering is now a matter before the court, which we will diligently follow to its conclusion.

“Additionally, the Federal High Court, Abuja, per Justice Abdulmalik, whom we had earlier applied to for recusal on the basis of her bias against us, expectedly delivered judgment this morning.”

Court bars Turaki group from party secretariat

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who made the order while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by the Wike’s group,  also ordered the security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and Department of State Services (DSS), to give adequate protection to the new NWC of the PDP while accessing the secretariat.

The judge held that the purported national convention held by the Turaki-led faction on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025 in Ibadan and the election of party officers, against the valid court orders, was a nullity.

Put party above self

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan urged party members  to put party above self and rebuild the organization.

She called for unity while moving the motion for the ratification of the party’s ward, local government, state and zonal congresses nationwide at the convention.

Akpoti-Uduaghan urged party members to subordinate personal ambition to collective interest.

She said: “The task before us is bigger than any single person. Together, we must rebuild trust, deepen inclusion and position the PDP as the credible alternative Nigerians are looking toward.”

 Saraki seeks reconciliation

Saraki renewed his call for reconciliation, saying that the party would need a united effort to win the 2027 general election.

He said the peaceful convention has reaffirmed the PDP as a solid and credible platform for aspirants and supporters seeking to realise their political ambitions.

Saraki added that doubts about the party’s participation in future elections have now been laid to rest.

He said:  “For the doubting Thomases, there is now no room for uncertainty, the PDP will be on the ballot and will provide Nigerians with a credible alternative.”

He congratulated the new party officers, urging them to focus on delivering electoral victory for the party at all levels.

Saraki emphasized that the new leadership must rise to the challenge and exceed expectations in the upcoming elections.

He added: “They must not fail in this task. In fact, they must surprise everyone with a very successful outing for the party,” he said.

Saraki called on party members to remain committed to reconciliation, strengthening internal processes, and building the unity required for success.

He said sustained unity and strategic focus are critical to repositioning the party as a viable alternative ahead of 2027.

Reconciliation still possible after convention

Hashim said reconciliation is achievable, despite the recent convention, warning that persistent disunity could undermine PDP as a credible opposition force.

He said in a statement: “Nothing has changed to alter the necessity for reconciliation and unity,” he said, while calling on leaders of the contending factions to urgently resume dialogue.”

Hashim stressed the need to harmonise party structures in line with earlier agreements, noting that inclusive engagement remains critical to resolving the crisis.

He also pointed to ongoing legal proceedings at the Ibadan Division of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court as legitimate avenues for settling the dispute.

Hashim said a consent judgment is still possible if stakeholders demonstrate the political will to make necessary compromises.