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By: Abdullahi Inuwa
In a dramatic power shift within Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed former minister Kabiru Turaki as the chairman of a newly constituted interim National Working Committee (NWC), in a move widely seen as backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
The decision was sealed on Monday during the party’s 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, amid rising internal tensions and calls for restructuring ahead of future electoral battles.
Turaki, a seasoned politician and former Minister of Special Duties, will now steer a 13-member interim NWC tasked with stabilizing the party, managing internal disputes, and repositioning the PDP for upcoming political contests.
Party insiders say the development marks a significant consolidation of influence by the Makinde-led bloc, which has been pushing for reforms and a reset of the party’s leadership structure following months of factional disagreements.
“The appointment of Turaki signals a new direction,” a senior party source at the meeting disclosed. “There is a clear intention to rebuild, reconcile, and re-strategize.”
The NEC meeting, described as “crucial and decisive,” reportedly deliberated extensively on the lingering leadership crisis, zoning disputes, and concerns over party unity, before arriving at the consensus to install an interim leadership.
Observers note that Turaki’s emergence could either calm frayed nerves or deepen existing divides, depending on how the new leadership navigates competing interests within the party.
While official statements from the PDP leadership are still being awaited, early reactions from party faithful suggest cautious optimism, with many hoping the interim NWC will restore cohesion and credibility to the party.
As the dust settles, all eyes are now on Turaki and his team to deliver on their mandate and chart a path forward for a party seeking to reclaim its political footing.
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