The Independent National Electoral Commission has initiated talks with the two rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party to address the party’s ongoing leadership crisis
The meeting, taking place at INEC’s national headquarters in Abuja, brings together representatives of the Tanimu Turaki and Abdulrahman Mohammed factions, aiming to resolve internal disputes that threaten the party’s stability.
The Mohammed faction is reportedly supported by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, while the Turaki group claims backing from key party structures. INEC sources say the engagement is part of efforts to clarify the PDP’s leadership and prevent further confusion ahead of upcoming elections.
Tanimu Turaki arrived with members of his National Working Committee, party secretariat officials, and former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, a prominent PDP stakeholder. Abdulrahman Mohammed led members of the party’s national caretaker committee, including its secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu, and other senior faction figures.
The closed-door discussions are focused on leadership claims, documentation, and potential solutions to the rift that has divided the opposition in recent months. INEC is reportedly seeking clarity on which faction holds legitimate authority to act for the party.
As of filing, talks were ongoing, and neither INEC nor the PDP factions had issued an official statement.
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