The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of its Acting National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), on Tuesday evening held a high-level, closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, as the party intensifies efforts to resolve its lingering internal crisis and reposition itself ahead of future political contests.
Turaki arrived at Jonathan’s office in Maitama at about 5:45 pm, leading a delegation that included all members of the NWC as well as a select number of state party chairmen. The delegation moved in a convoy of six sport utility vehicles, underscoring the importance attached to the engagement.
Although details of the meeting were not immediately disclosed, reliable party sources said discussions were centred on the deepening leadership and structural challenges confronting the PDP, the need for unity and discipline within the party, and strategic steps required to restore public confidence in Africa’s former ruling party.
The talks are also believed to have extended beyond party affairs to include broader national issues, with Jonathan expected to offer guidance based on his experience as a former president and elder statesman. Party insiders described the meeting as a consultation aimed at tapping into Jonathan’s influence and moral authority to help stabilise the PDP at a critical moment.
The engagement comes at a time when the PDP is grappling with internal divisions, factional disputes, and growing pressure from both the ruling party and emerging opposition forces.
Observers see the visit as part of a wider effort by the party’s leadership to rally senior stakeholders and chart a coherent path forward.
…More details are expected to emerge as the meeting progresses.
