Former Senate President Bukola Saraki expresses confidence in PDP resolving internal issues ahead of National Convention

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki expresses confidence in PDP resolving internal issues ahead of National Convention

Former President of the Nigeria Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has expressed confidence in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to resolved all internal issues confronting the party and the composition of Zoning Committee for allocation of party offices and a Committee to host the party National Convention at Ibadan, Oyo State capital in November.

Saraki, who is the Chairman of Reconciliation Committee of PDP, thanked all the critical stakeholders who have made it possible for the party to hold a successful NEC meeting at Abuja after the return of National Secretary of the party, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu.

He thanked founding fathers and PDP Governor’s Forum for their sincerity to facilitate a successful meeting, maintaining that they have demonstrated the spirit of accommodation and give and take to ensure there is peace and that the party is waxing stronger.

His post on Facebook reads, “Our great party, the Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria, successfully held its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today. Several issues were successfully resolved during the meeting. These include the constitution of a committee to organise the National Convention which has now been fixed for November 15th and 16th in Ibadan, Oyo State, and the setting up of the Zoning Committee for allocation of party offices to the various geo-political zones.

“The meeting saw the returned national secretary, Sen. Sam Anyanwu, and the Ag. National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum is working together peacefully with the rest of the NWC members. This will finally allay the fears of those who speculated that the national secretary would return to frustrate the party’s move to hold a successful NEC meeting and undermine the efforts to hold a national convention. To confirm that the party is toeing the path of legality and following due process, we invited observers from the regulator, INEC to witness the deliberations at the NEC meeting. This is a milestone for us as a party.

“I am particularly elated that with the success of today’s meeting, the Reconciliation and Strategy Committee headed by me has achieved parts of the mandate given to us by the PDP Governors Forum on May 12, 2025. We were mandated to clear all obstacles preventing the party from holding its NEC meeting and moving on to have a hitch-free national convention.

“The outcome of today’s meeting is an indication that our committee is delivering on our assignment. The NEC meeting was successfully held. Also, the machinery for a successful convention has been set in motion.

“As we give all glory to Almighty Allah for the progress so far made, we acknowledge that this breakthrough would not have been possible without the efforts of the PDP governors led by their chairman, Sen. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. We thank the governors for their foresight and concessions.. I also appreciate the contributions of our founding fathers, leaders, elders, and stakeholders who have made sacrifices to get us to this stage. My Kudos go to all NWC and NEC members who have demonstrated the spirit of accommodation and give and take to ensure there is peace and that the party is waxing stronger.

“What is left is for all of us to continue working towards the success of the national convention in Ibadan. I am very sure that all is set for the PDP to move into a new frontier as a solid platform that will truly serve Nigeria and provide good governance for her people.