Nyesom Wike and Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed, have reopened reconciliation talks to resolve the party’s leadership crisis ahead of the national convention

Gladiators in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis have reopened dialogue in a bid to restore unity following months of internal disputes.

Sources revealed that renewed reconciliation talks began on Tuesday night, with both camps aiming to resolve contentious issues before the party’s planned national convention.

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The discussions involve the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC), backed by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and the caretaker committee supported by Nyesom Wike.

The leadership tussle intensified after the PDP national convention in Ibadan last November, which saw the election of the Turaki-led NWC. Wike loyalists rejected the outcome, forming a caretaker committee led by Abdulrahman Mohammed.

Judicial rulings, including decisions by the Court of Appeal in Abuja and Ibadan, further complicated the crisis, urging parties to seek an amicable settlement.

Direct communication between Wike and Governor Bala Mohammed has now paved the way for face-to-face negotiations, with both camps agreeing to set up a team to address contentious issues without intermediaries.

Turaki confirmed the renewed reconciliation efforts, urging supporters to avoid inflammatory statements and signaling willingness to make concessions.

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Both factions are reportedly prepared to withdraw ongoing legal cases once a political settlement is achieved, emphasizing the priority of unity over prolonged conflict.