The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Tanimu Turaki declared that it would be “immoral and unjust” for the party to back President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ini Ememobong, the National Publicity Secretary of the faction, made this statement on Thursday during an appearance on the morning show on Arise Television.
“It is improper, it is immoral, it is unjust, it is unfair for an opposition party of the standing of the Peoples Democratic Party to endorse the presidency or the presidential candidature of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC,” he remarked.
Ememobong expressed hope that the ongoing reconciliation within the party would be guided by logic rather than emotions.
“So it’s part of the underpinning principle. We are hoping that reason will prevail over emotions,” he added.
He emphasized that the Turaki-led faction would ensure any reconciliation effort strengthens the party’s role as an opposition instead of diminishing it to a subordinate position.
NEWSCLICKNG Online notes that the party’s internal tensions appear to be easing, with the Turaki faction and the faction led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, resuming reconciliation talks ahead of the March 29–30, 2026, national convention.
Turaki, whose faction is supported by PDP governors, confirmed that a renewed reconciliation initiative had begun, aimed at bringing aggrieved factions together.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, he said the discussions, which started on Tuesday night, were already showing positive progress.
He highlighted that stakeholders were conscious of the consequences of the dispute, particularly considering timelines set by the Electoral Act, and urged all parties to prioritize the overall interest of the party.
The former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs also expressed confidence in resolving the crisis, including with Wike’s faction.
Turaki pledged to use every available means to secure peace, adding that all pending court cases would be withdrawn once reconciliation concludes.
When asked about his faction’s willingness to compromise, he said, “On the issue of compromise, we are willing to bend as far as our necks and backs allow. We are ready to make all sorts of sacrifices in the overall interest of the party. PDP will not die. Everything possible will be done to make this reconciliation work; nothing is impossible.”
He added, “Issues such as attendance at the convention are among those to be discussed. Once these matters are deliberated, the parties and delegates will decide whether the convention needs to continue. These issues are on the table and will be considered carefully.”
