Despite the factional National Convention held in Abuja on Sunday, Gbenga Hashim, a presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has said that reconciliation within the party remains achievable.
New Telegraph gathered that the National Convention held by the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has further intensified internal disagreements within the opposition party.
Reacting to the situation, Hashim stressed that the PDP must avoid excluding any significant bloc within its ranks, warning that prolonged divisions could weaken the party’s role as a viable opposition platform.
He emphasised the importance of aligning the party’s structures in accordance with previous understandings, noting that broad participation and dialogue are essential to resolving the crisis.
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“Nothing has changed to alter the necessity for reconciliation and unity,” he said, urging leaders of the rival factions to return to the negotiating table without delay.
Hashim also referenced ongoing litigation at the Court of Appeal in Ibadan and the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing them as legitimate channels through which the dispute could be addressed.
According to him, a consent judgment remains possible if party stakeholders are willing to make the compromises required to settle the conflict.
The PDP aspirant further highlighted the need to uphold the party’s founding principles as an inclusive political platform, calling on its leadership to prioritise unity over factional interests.
He added that reconciliation efforts should tackle the structural challenges currently affecting the party, including the existence of parallel National Working Committees and competing state-level structures arising from separate congresses.
The PDP has recently faced significant internal disputes, raising concerns about its cohesion and preparedness for future elections.
However, Hashim expressed confidence that sincere dialogue and commitment among party stakeholders could help resolve the current disagreements and restore stability within the party.
