Just In: Factional PDP Leaders Meet Jonathan Behind Closed Doors

• PDP faction, under the leadership of Tanimu Turaki, meets with former President Goodluck Jonathan to address the ongoing party crisis
• During the meeting at his private office in Abuja, Jonathan emphasised PDP's role as a pillar of Nigeria’s democracy since 1998
• The development, which happened on Tuesday, January 6, has got Nigerians reacting, expressing mixed feelings about the PDP's future

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional National Working Committee (NWC) have met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in a closed-door meeting.

The factional PDP under Tanimu Turaki met with the one-term president at his Abuja office in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, January 6.

According to Daily Trust, the meeting was part of the ongoing consultations with leaders of the party to bring an end to the ongoing crisis rocking the party.

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It was learnt that Turaki, the NWC members and some PDP state chairmen arrived at the former president's office in Maitama at about 6 pm.

The PDP, in a statement on its social media page, explained that "Jonathan reaffirmed that the PDP remains a fundamental pillar of Nigeria’s democracy, noting that it is the only surviving original political party since 1998."

Nigerians react as Jonathan meets PDP leaders

However, some Nigerians have started reacting to the visit of the PDP faction to the former president. Below are some of their reactions:

Kowe Olusegun commented:

"No matter how good you are to people, those who will appreciate it will, and those who won't appreciate it won't, former president Jonathan has said it PDP is coming back, yes! We are coming back to possess all our possessions and to restore Nigeria."

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Nwuzor Samuel praised Jonathan:

"A nuanced exploration of the phrase 'Kindness without discernment becomes pain' reveals its far-reaching implications for understanding kindness and the crucial role of wisdom in its application."

Gbenga Segun wrote:

"Sometimes, those who know how to peep into the political darkness find it difficult to reveal things openly because the truth is bitter. Former President Johnathan cannot bring the PDP back to the limelight again in Nigeria. The liquidators have already started working within the party."

Chijioka Nwankwo faulted Jonathan for Wike's influence:

"Jonathan said he has been a beneficiary of PDP, which gave him the opportunity to serve as Deputy Governor, Governor, Vice President, and President. And will continue to contribute his quota to the party. He knows all that, yet he maintains distance, watching Wike destroy the party."

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Ehiwa said PDP cannot be back now:

"You will bounce back, but not now. You people still have work to do, deal with any problems you are having inside, and chase anybody giving you people problems. Towards the end of the next four years, members who ran away will start coming back."

See the PDP's full statement on X here:

Former senator dumps PDP

Legit.ng earlier reported that the PDP has faced another major loss following the exit of former senator and diplomat, Abdallah Wali, from the party.

Wali's resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Sanyinna ward, Tambuwal LGA of Sokoto State.

The former senator resigned from the PDP amid the leadership struggle in the party involving Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng