Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside internal disputes and focus on reconciliation following the recent judgement of the Court of Appeal concerning the party’s national convention.
The Kogi Central lawmaker, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the ruling should serve as a turning point for the party to rebuild unity, strengthen its internal structures and reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.
She stressed that the PDP must now move beyond protracted litigation and redirect its energy towards reconciliation and party rebuilding.
According to her: “The Court of Appeal has spoken, and as a democratic party that believes in the rule of law, we must now shift our focus from litigation to reconciliation and rebuilding. The strength of our party lies in unity, collective purpose and our shared commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan warned that continued legal battles could jeopardise the political ambitions of loyal party members preparing to contest future elections under the PDP platform.
She noted that political parties exist primarily to provide opportunities for citizens seeking to serve their communities through elective offices, cautioning that internal wrangling among party leaders should not undermine such aspirations.
“Our members across the grassroots — those aspiring to serve in State Houses of Assembly, the House of Representatives, the Senate, governorship offices and even the presidency — must not become casualties of prolonged disagreements among leaders,” she said. “Their aspirations and the future of our party must remain paramount.”
The senator further appealed to party leaders to demonstrate statesmanship and a willingness to compromise in resolving lingering disagreements.
“At moments like this, leadership demands that we rise above personal interests and focus on the greater good of our party and our nation,” she stated.
She added that the PDP, given its long history in Nigeria’s democratic journey, must preserve its legacy by strengthening unity within its ranks and also called on party stakeholders to begin preparations for an inclusive and credible national convention that would comply fully with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“This is the time to come together, engage constructively and organise a national convention that reflects the unity, inclusiveness and democratic values of our party,” she said. “Nigerians are watching, and we must demonstrate that the PDP remains ready and capable of offering the leadership the country needs.”
She reaffirmed her commitment to the unity and progress of the PDP and urged party members across the country to remain hopeful as the party works to reposition itself for the political battles ahead.See_More…