Abuja, Nigeria – Former Senate President, has called on leaders and stakeholders of the (PDP) to put aside their differences and accept the recent ruling of the regarding the party’s disputed national convention held in Ibadan last year. He urged party members to stop further legal disputes and focus on organizing a fresh national convention that complies with the guidelines of the (INEC).
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media office in Abuja, Saraki said the appeal court’s decision should mark the end of the ongoing litigation within the party. According to him, the revised electoral timetable released by INEC means the party cannot afford to wait for a potential Supreme Court ruling, as doing so could prevent the PDP from meeting deadlines required to nominate candidates for the 2027 general elections.
Saraki warned that continued court battles could create uncertainty around the validity of party tickets issued to aspirants. He stressed that the primary role of a political party is to provide a platform for individuals seeking elective offices, including positions in state assemblies, the House of Representatives, Senate, governorship, and the presidency. Allowing internal disputes to block this process, he said, would undermine the aspirations of many loyal party members preparing for the elections.
The former Senate President acknowledged that the legal battle may have bruised egos among party leaders but urged them to rise above personal interests for the sake of the party’s future. He emphasized that true leadership requires prioritizing collective progress over individual grievances, especially at a time when unity is needed to strengthen the PDP ahead of the next election cycle.
Saraki concluded by calling for dialogue and compromise among party stakeholders to organize an inclusive national convention within INEC’s timeline. He noted that adopting a spirit of cooperation and accommodation would help restore stability in the party and preserve its chances in the 2027 elections. He added that prolonged internal conflict would only weaken the party and frustrate the ambitions of grassroots members who are mobilizing support across the country.
