Stakeholders Launch Reconciliation Efforts in Edo South PDP

Fresh reconciliation efforts are underway within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), particularly in the Edo South Senatorial District, as party leaders and stakeholders intensify consultations aimed at restoring unity.

In a statement issued on March 14, former state Publicity Secretary of the party, Chris Osa Nehikhare, said concerned leaders and party faithful had begun a series of engagements designed to rebuild cohesion within the PDP after recent internal disagreements.

According to the statement, the reconciliation move started with a meeting between party stakeholders and a founding leader of the PDP in Edo State, where appeals were made for leadership to guide a structured reconciliation process across the Edo South district.

Nehikhare noted that the initiative was aimed at bringing together the various factions within the party and creating a platform for open dialogue that would allow members to resolve their differences and move forward with a united voice.

He said the reconciliation drive has since gained momentum, with several follow-up meetings attracting more party leaders and members committed to rebuilding the party’s strength and internal unity.

The statement added that contacts had already been established with key figures across different tendencies within the party, opening channels of communication and encouraging constructive engagement among stakeholders.

Nehikhare also said the ongoing discussions were being conducted with respect for the directive of the Court of Appeal and with a commitment to political maturity during what he described as a critical period for the party.

While acknowledging that some members had defected to other political platforms amid recent disputes, he expressed optimism that the reconciliation process would create the environment for renewed dialogue and possibly encourage some members to return to the PDP.

He further urged party leaders in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts to adopt similar dialogue-based reconciliation efforts in order to rebuild a stronger and more united PDP across the state.