By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sought the intervention of former President Goodluck Jonathan over its lingering leadership crisis, following a closed-door meeting between members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and the former leader in Abuja.
The meeting, held on Tuesday at Jonathan’s Maitama office, came amid a dispute over the position of national chairman, with rival factions backing Abdulrahman Mohammed and Taminu Turaki.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, Turaki said the delegation introduced members of the newly elected NWC to Jonathan and briefed him on the party’s activities since its National Convention last November.
He said discussions centred on the PDP’s internal challenges, efforts to reposition the party, preparations for off-season governorship elections and plans ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to Turaki, Jonathan reassured party leaders of his continued commitment, stressing that he remains an active member of the PDP and believes in its capacity to win future elections.
Turaki added that reconciliation remains the party’s ultimate goal once ongoing legal issues are resolved, noting that Jonathan’s guidance would shape the PDP’s next steps.
