Saraki Vows to Salvage PDP Reconciliation as Wike’s Exit Sparks One-Party State Fears
Saraki Steps In: ‘We Can’t Let PDP Die’ Amid Wike’s Reconciliation Withdrawal Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has vowed to intensify efforts to resolve the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike withdrew from reconciliation talks, warning that Nigeria’s democracy faces “irreversible damage” if the opposition party collapses. Saraki’s intervention comes as the PDP’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting hangs in the balance, with emergency talks underway to avert a total implosion. Saraki’s Mediation Push: ‘More Work Needed’ Responding to Wike’s fiery exit, Saraki’s media aide Yusuph Olaniyonu stated: “Wike’s withdrawal isn’t a setback—it’s a call to redouble efforts. A mediator must stay neutral to avoid misinterpretation.”Key points: Reconciliation Committee: Saraki leads panel scrambling to salvage talks. Wike’s Grievances: Blames Oyo’s Seyi Makinde and Enugu’s Peter Mba for breaching agreements. Emergency Meetings: Panel held late-night talks Sunday to rescue NEC gathering slated for May 27. Saraki’s Dire Warning: ‘One-Party State Looms’ […]
