The Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led reconciliation committee set up to address divisions within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully completed its mission.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday after a three-hour marathon meeting with rival factions, Oyinlola announced that conflicts within the NWC had been resolved, paving the way for the party to advance its goals.
Mr. Oyinlola, a former Osun State governor, disclosed that the committee would submit its findings and recommendations to the PDP Governors Forum later in the evening.
He said: “I am pleased to announce that, by the grace of God, we have resolved the differences that were causing challenges within the National Working Committee. We have come together as a united front and this is our It is vital to the progress of the PDP as a party.”
When asked for details of the specific issues resolved during the NWC session, Mr Oyinlola did not provide details.
“These were internal issues that caused division within the NWC, but we can't itemize them now,” he said.
On the possibility of a controversial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, advocated by factions loyal to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Oyinlola said it was part of the commission’s mandate. I made it clear that it wasn’t.
He said: “The NEC meeting was not part of our discussions. My focus was on resolving issues within the NWC, and I am happy to say that my work is done."
An NWC member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the reconciliation process had been successfully completed.
The official did not give specific details, but indicated that the committee’s findings and recommendations will be submitted to the PDP Governors’ Forum for final approval.
“The final decision will be taken at the PDP Governors Forum tonight,” sources confirmed to Punch.
