Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) has expressed confidence that the PDP crisis is over adding that the party has overcome its recent internal strife and is well-positioned for a comeback ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ohuabunwa declared that the PDP has successfully put behind it the period of instability caused by protracted legal battles.
He said, “The PDP has moved past the period of uncertainty over persistent litigation. The party is now rebuilding and will come out stronger and better.”
The BoT chairman credited last Friday’s Federal High Court judgment with restoring confidence in the party, urging remaining opposition factions within the leadership to embrace the current political reality.
He noted that the court’s ruling aligns with an earlier Supreme Court precedent, reinforcing the party’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.
“As the conscience and the moral compass of the party, the Board of Trustees fully respects and accepts the Federal High Court judgment and will continue to respect the rule of law,” Ohuabunwa noted.
He further cautioned that anyone impersonating the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees in violation of the court’s decision will face criminal charges.
Ohuabunwa urged party leaders and members to embrace reconciliation and joint responsibility, stating that unity was critical to the PDP’s recovery.
He assured supporters that the party’s leadership would take the necessary steps to improve unity, stability, and election readiness.
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Backstory…
The PDP’s renewed confidence comes after months of internal turmoil that threatened the party’s survival ahead of the 2027 general election.
Since losing the 2023 presidential election, the opposition party has been rocked by leadership disputes, legal battles and high-profile defections, while disagreements over the office of the national secretary and the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, deepened divisions within its ranks.
The crisis fuelled speculation that the party could lose its status as Nigeria’s main opposition platform.
