A political support group, the Seyi Makinde Disciples, has called on members of the factional caretaker committee in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to return to the party’s mainstream leadership in the interest of unity.
Convener of the group, Mr. Laja Adeoye, made the appeal on Thursday in Lagos during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), expressing optimism that the party’s prolonged leadership crisis would soon be resolved.
Adeoye specifically urged members of the caretaker committee led by Mohammed Abdurahman and the suspended National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, to embrace reconciliation and reintegrate into the party structure recognised by its constitution.
“We are hopeful that all the issues within the party will soon be put behind us. The PDP remains a big family with room for everyone,” Adeoye said.
He maintained that the factional National Caretaker Committee was not recognised by either the law or the party’s constitution, adding that the group aligned with Wike now had the opportunity to return to the party fold.
“The Wike camp now has the opportunity to return home. The PDP is opening its doors to suspended national officers willing to reintegrate,” he stated.
Adeoye added that genuine reconciliation would be possible if aggrieved members returned with a willingness to cooperate with the party leadership.
According to him, a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal Nigeria sitting in Ibadan had further encouraged party leaders to intensify reconciliation efforts.
“The Appeal Court in Ibadan urged all parties to accommodate one another. That is a positive signal for the future of the party,” he said.
Adeoye explained that the court’s decision indirectly invalidated actions taken by some suspended members of the party’s National Working Committee, including the formation of a caretaker committee.
He stressed that the ruling should not deepen divisions within the party but instead provide an opportunity for healing and renewed cooperation among stakeholders.
Adeoye said unity among key leaders such as Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed would help rebuild the party and strengthen it ahead of future elections.
According to him, the PDP remains committed to strengthening the opposition and mobilising Nigerians as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections.
Commenting on politics in Lagos State, Adeoye said the party was intensifying efforts to reclaim power in the state and deliver people-focused governance.
“In Lagos State, the time has come for leadership that will make the state’s wealth work for the common people,” he said.
“The PDP will return Lagos to its people. The APC-led government has not adequately accounted to residents. We will provide transparent leadership and deliver massive development across Lagos State.”
Adeoye expressed confidence that with unity among its leaders and renewed support from voters, the party could reposition itself to mount a strong challenge in future elections.
Earlier this week, the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the PDP national convention held in Ibadan on November 15–16, 2025.
The convention had produced a National Working Committee led by Kabiru Turaki and backed by Makinde and Mohammed. However, the court declared the process invalid and also upheld the suspension of three key party officials, including Anyanwu, who is linked to the faction backed by Wike.
