PDP Crisis: Olawepo-Hashim Urges Unity, Reacts To Appeal Court Judgment

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has described the legal dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “family quarrel” that should be resolved with unity and reconciliation.

Reacting to the Appeal court judgment, he said leaders from the contending sides had already agreed in principle to harmonise their positions through ongoing talks and negotiations.
According to the presidential aspirant, the priority for all stakeholders should be to preserve the unity and stability of the party.

“This is a family quarrel that must now end at the Appeal Court. Leaders on both sides have agreed in principle to unite and harmonise positions in all the talks and negotiations we have heard,” he said.
Olawepo-Hashim expressed optimism that the reconciliation efforts would succeed, noting that party members and Nigerians at large are looking forward to a united opposition.
“We trust that this unity would be achieved by the grace of God. Nigerians earnestly expect this and posterity demands it,” he added.

The PDP has in recent months faced internal disagreements and legal battles among factions, a situation party stakeholders say must be resolved to strengthen the party ahead of future political contests.