Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Urges PDP Leaders to Embrace Reconciliation After Appeal Court Judgment

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to embrace reconciliation and move beyond lingering litigations within the party.

Her call followed the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria concerning the party’s national convention.

Akpoti-Uduaghan made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by her media aide, Mike Idoko.

The lawmaker urged party members across the country to view the court’s ruling as an opportunity to restore unity, strengthen internal democracy and reposition the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.

She warned that prolonged legal battles within the party could undermine the aspirations of loyal members who intend to contest elections under the PDP platform.

“The Court of Appeal has spoken, and as a democratic party that believes in the rule of law, we must now shift our focus from litigation to reconciliation and rebuilding,” she said.

“The strength of our party lies in unity, collective purpose and our shared commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership.”

According to her, political parties exist primarily to provide platforms for citizens seeking to serve their communities and the country through elective offices.

Akpoti-Uduaghan cautioned that internal disputes should not be allowed to derail the ambitions of party members preparing for future elections.

She further urged party leaders to adopt compromise and statesmanship in resolving disagreements, stressing that the current moment requires maturity, dialogue and a collective commitment to the survival and progress of the PDP.

The senator also called on stakeholders to work towards an inclusive and credible national convention in compliance with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).