PDP: We Must Bring All Stakeholders Into Our Fold, Says Wike-Backed BoT

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has called for renewed unity within the party, urging leaders and members to embrace inclusiveness and reconciliation as part of efforts to reposition the party for future electoral success.

Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, stressed that the PDP must make deliberate efforts to accommodate all interests and rebuild internal cohesion.

“At this stage in the life of our party, unity must remain our watchword and our highest priority,” he said. “We must consciously and deliberately bridge divides, reconcile differences, and bring every stakeholder into the fold.”

Ohuabunwa noted that there should be “no room for exclusion,” adding that the party must instead promote “inclusion, understanding, and collective progress.”

Reflecting on past challenges, he recalled that the previous meeting of the party ended poorly but expressed satisfaction with the current atmosphere, describing it as more conducive for meaningful engagement.

“If you remember, the last meeting we held here ended in a fiasco, but today we are relaxed in a great ambience,” he said.

The BoT chairman also congratulated the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC), led by National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed and National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, assuring them of the board’s support.

“The Board of Trustees assures you of full support as you work to strengthen, bring unity, stability, and direction to our great party,” he stated.

He reiterated the advisory role of the BoT, emphasizing its responsibility to guide the party in line with its founding principles of “justice, equity, and fairness.”

Ohuabunwa further called for discipline and adherence to due process within party structures, warning that institutional integrity must not be compromised.

“The supremacy of our constitution must be upheld at all times. Due process must guide our actions, and institutional integrity must never be sacrificed for expediency,” he said.

Commending ongoing reforms, he described the electronic membership registration as a step in the right direction toward building “a transparent, accountable, and data-driven party structure.”

The BoT chairman also acknowledged the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praising his contributions to the party’s growth and stability.

“His unwavering commitment to strong leadership, his courage in taking difficult decisions, and his consistent demonstration of capacity in governance will continue to stand out,” he said.

Looking ahead, Ohuabunwa urged party members to remain focused on consolidation and preparation for future political contests.

“The task before us is clear—to consolidate, to strengthen, and to prepare,” he noted, adding that members must act with “sincerity, patriotism, and a deep sense of responsibility.”

He called on party faithful to prioritize collective interest over personal ambition.

“Let us place the interest of our party above personal consideration… and move forward together as one united and indivisible party,” he said.

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