PDP faction rejects endorsement of Tinubu for presidency
Tanimu Turaki’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has declared that supporting President Bola Tinubu for the upcoming general elections would be “immoral and unjust.” The group insists that the PDP must maintain its role as an opposition party and not back the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress. Ini Ememobong, the faction's spokesperson, emphasized the importance of logic and party unity during ongoing reconciliation talks. The party’s internal crisis appears to be easing as efforts to unite aggrieved factions continue.
Key takeaways
- Ini Ememobong stated it would be improper for the PDP to endorse Bola Tinubu for the presidency.
- The Turaki-led faction insists that reconciliation must strengthen the PDP’s opposition role.
- Talks between the Turaki and Nyesom Wike factions have resumed ahead of the March 29–30, 2026, national convention.
- Tanimu Turaki confirmed that reconciliation efforts have started and are yielding positive results.
- The faction is willing to make sacrifices and withdraw court cases to achieve party unity.
