PDP Board of Trustees Disowns Leaked Reconciliation Committee Report Ahead of Convention
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has publicly distanced itself from a leaked reconciliation committee report that circulated on Friday, describing the document as unofficial and unrepresentative of its position. The development adds a new layer of tension to an already fractured political climate within the opposition party, which continues to struggle with competing factions ahead of its national elective convention scheduled to begin today in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The controversial report originated from a six-member reconciliation panel inaugurated last week to address internal disputes triggered by contradictory court orders and parallel leadership claims. The party is currently divided between two opposing centres of authority: one led by Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed and the other headed by National Chairman Umar Damagum.
Damagum’s faction enjoys the backing of the PDP Governors’ Forum, while Abdulrahman’s group is perceived to draw its strength from the influence of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. In an effort to mediate between the increasingly entrenched camps, the BoT appointed Ambassador Hassan Adamu to chair the reconciliation committee. However, the committee’s alleged recommendations—leaked to reporters before formal deliberation—have become the latest flashpoint.
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The leaked document reportedly suggested postponing the national convention and establishing a caretaker committee to oversee party affairs pending further resolution. Its emergence was said to have embarrassed the BoT leadership, particularly the chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who dismissed the report in a statement released on Saturday morning.
According to Wabara, the committee’s work remains incomplete, and no submitted document has undergone the necessary review or adoption by the Board. He emphasized that the PDP remains committed to proceeding with its convention as initially scheduled, reaffirming the Supreme Court ruling that political parties are entitled to manage their internal affairs without external interference.
“The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party categorically dissociates and distances itself from the purported Report of the BoT Reconciliation Committee being circulated in some sections of the media,” Wabara said. He stressed that any document not formally examined or endorsed by the Board cannot be regarded as its official position.
Wabara reiterated that the elective national convention scheduled for Saturday, 15 to Sunday, 16 November 2025 would continue as planned. He explained that this decision aligns with the Supreme Court’s affirmation of internal party supremacy, assuring members that no caretaker structure is being considered.
The BoT further urged party members across all states to maintain focus and unity, stating that the upcoming convention remains a crucial opportunity to elect new leaders who will direct the party’s affairs for the next four years.
Reactions from party supporters and political observers have been mixed across public forums and social platforms. Some commentators expressed concern that persistent infighting could weaken the PDP’s standing as Nigeria’s leading opposition party. Others accused external forces of attempting to influence internal decisions, while a number defended the party’s right to manage disputes without outside pressure.
Despite the divergent opinions, the central issue remains unchanged: the party must reconcile its internal fractures if it intends to regain national momentum. As the convention begins in Ibadan, the ability of the PDP to present a united front may determine not only the credibility of its leadership but its long-term relevance in Nigeria’s shifting political landscape.