Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde calls PDP leadership crisis a challenging moment for Nigeria’s democracy, urging members to act responsibly and stay focused
Seyi Makinde has described the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a difficult moment for both the party and Nigeria’s democracy following the recent Appeal Court ruling on the party’s leadership.
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Makinde spoke during a Board of Trustees meeting led by Tanimu Turaki on Tuesday, expressing concern over the political climate while remaining optimistic that the situation would improve.
The governor said:
“It’s a challenging period for us, for democracy in Nigeria. We must be conscious of what history will record against or for us. This period will also pass away.”
Makinde urged party members to act with integrity, emphasizing that their actions during this crisis will be remembered in the history of Nigerian democracy. He added:
“Weeping may endure for the night, but in the morning, joy cometh.”
The emergency meeting was convened at the Bauchi State Governor’s lodge and chaired by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara.
Key attendees included Tanimu Turaki, Umar Damagum, ex-PDP Deputy National Chairman Bode George, former Information Minister Jerry Gana, former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, and other prominent party members.
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Makinde stressed that despite the ongoing crisis, PDP leaders must stay focused on strengthening democracy and ensuring that the party remains on the side of the people.
