Political Shake-Up: Abba Moro Insists PDP Is Now United After Exit Of Crisis Drivers

The Senate Minority Leader, Patrick Abba Moro, has said that members who were opposed to peace within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have now exited the party.

He explained that the PDP crisis is gradually easing, as those unwilling to embrace reconciliation have chosen to leave.

Moro made this known during the party’s national convention in Abuja, where leaders gathered to deliberate on key issues affecting the opposition party.

“Those who insisted there would be no peace in the PDP have all negotiated their exit. What we now have left are just two governors,” he stated.

He also praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for remaining committed to the party despite its prolonged internal challenges.

“Wike has remained steadfast in the PDP and deserves commendation,” Moro added.

His comments come amid ongoing efforts by party stakeholders to stabilise the PDP ahead of upcoming political activities.

Meanwhile, Wike has responded to Moro’s remarks, questioning the sincerity of the reconciliation process within the party.

Speaking on Wednesday night at the 106th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting organised by the Abdulrahman Mohammed faction in Abuja, Wike called on those advocating for peace to be open and clear about their intentions.

He warned against secret negotiations, urging party members to adopt transparency.

“When you talk about reconciliation, come with clear terms so we understand your position. Not like before, when you met with me and the next thing I heard, you were in Ibadan for the convention. I do not support those who negotiate in private and speak differently in public. Let discussions for peace be done openly, not in secret,” he said.

Wike further asserted that his faction remains firmly in control of the party’s structure.

Riding on a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal that upheld the current caretaker leadership, he said his camp is open to reconciliation, but only on genuine terms and from a position of strength.

“The PDP will not collapse. Crises are part of growth and self-correction. We support reconciliation, but it must be sincere,” he said.

He also dismissed allegations that his role in an All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration makes him disloyal to the PDP.

“Some people blamed me because I serve in an APC government, yet those same individuals have now joined the APC, while I remain in the PDP,” Wike stated.

On the party’s forthcoming national convention, Wike insisted it must go ahead as planned, rejecting calls to set up a new caretaker committee to appease aggrieved members.

He noted that preparations are already in place, including payment of required fees and securing a venue.

“The party is fully prepared for the convention. No one should suggest forming another caretaker committee. I will not support that. The convention must hold, and everyone will be given the opportunity to participate,” he concluded.