Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to establish a National Caretaker Committee to oversee its affairs and lead reconciliation efforts aimed at restoring unity and vitality within the party.

In a statement on his official X handle, Saraki said proceeding with the planned elective National Convention would not serve the best interests of the party or its members nationwide.

The former Kwara Governor added that he has communicated his position to the reconciliation team set up by the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees.

Saraki expressed regret that, despite the “selfless and arduous efforts by some patriotic members,” the proposed convention has become entangled in extensive political and legal controversies.

He emphasised that “political issues are always not settled in court,” underscoring the need for internal dialogue and compromise to resolve the crisis.

Saraki said: “On 12 November 2025, I had the pleasure to receive members of the BOT Reconciliation Team of our great party, the PDP, led by Wakili Adamawa, Amb. Hassan Adamu. They requested for a meeting in order to seek my opinion on the possible ways of restoring peace within the party.

“It was a meaningful and incisive meeting during which matters of great importance affecting our party were discussed. We deliberated extensively on issues relating to the National Convention scheduled for 15-16 November 2025 in Ibadan.

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“In summary, I expressed deep regret that, despite the selfless and arduous efforts by some of us, the Convention has become mired in extensive controversy, both political and legal. This does not bode well for not only our party, but for Nigeria’s democracy in general.

“I made it clear to the BOT team that political matters can hardly be resolved through the courts. Affairs of political parties are best resolved amicably with all sides seated round the table. Legal battles will only continue to cause friction.

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“As it stands, the fact is that there are conflicting court orders in relation to the validity of the scheduled convention. As a result, there is no assurance as to whether the conduct and outcome of the convention will stand.

“As a leader, on whose shoulder lies the political weight of the yearnings and aspiration of my people, I cannot in all good conscience take or be part of any action that will jeopardise their aspirations

“My advice to the BOT team is that the only solution available to us now is for the party to set up a Caretaker Committee to steer the affairs of the party for the time being. This must be done in the next two days.

“This is the path to true reconciliation and stability of the Party. It is also the best way to give confidence to our members who intend to contest elections on the PDP platform. In the present circumstance, no serious politician with electoral ambition will seek to contest on the platform of the PDP, not knowing whether his or her nomination will be valid or declared null and void.

“It is clear that going ahead with the National Convention in Ibadan on 15-16 November 2025 will only serve to further fuel the present crisis. Therefore, going ahead with the Convention as scheduled is a waste of efforts, It does not have my support. It’s not too late to find a win-win solution”