Bode George has confirmed that the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will engage in discussions to address the party’s internal conflicts after the Court of Appeal recommended reconciliation among its members.
In an interview with Arise News on Thursday, George, who is the former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the party, indicated that the PDP’s Board of Trustees reviewed recent rulings from the appellate court and also plan to obtain official copies of these judgments before taking further action.
George elaborated on two main issues that were addressed. He mentioned that they examined the judgments issued from Abuja and received information during their meeting indicating that the Court of Appeal in Ibadan had also issued a ruling on the matter.
He explained that the party viewed the Ibadan court's ruling as a positive initiative, encouraging its members to resolve disagreements through constructive dialogue.
"We interpreted it as a very civilised suggestion that we should explore options to come together and discuss our differences, as we are all part of the same family," George shared.
Once the party receives the official copies of the court rulings, leaders will gather to discuss potential solutions to unite the factions within the party.
"Our plan is to engage with the Court of Appeal. If we can settle our differences, the legal counsel has indicated that we might reach a consent judgment," he stated.
George emphasized that no single individual owns the party, asserting that the leadership is committed to upholding the principles established by the party's founders.
"No one has ownership over this political organisation. We aim to uphold the legacy of the founding fathers who came from various regions of Nigeria to safeguard democracy," he asserted.
He also pointed out the necessity for a robust opposition within Nigeria’s democratic framework, cautioning that weakening opposition parties could jeopardize accountability in governance.
"This nation needs to have a strong opposition. Otherwise, it risks allowing one individual to turn the ruling party into a personal empire, which would go against democratic values," George remarked.
The PDP elder statesman urged party members to prioritize the collective good over personal aspirations, inviting them to focus on unity and the nation's broader interests.
"I urge those pursuing personal agendas to reconsider, as history will judge what they have done for the people," he concluded.
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