Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday has visited former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, at his Abuja residence as tensions heighten within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the national chairmanship tussle.
The visit is seen as a significant last-minute effort to de-escalate disagreements threatening the party’s unity ahead of its scheduled convention.
Makinde arrived at Lamido’s home in the company of Senator Abdul Ningi and several other PDP stakeholders who have been involved in ongoing reconciliatory engagements within the party.
Their mission, according to sources, was to appeal to Lamido and other aggrieved factions amid growing friction around the chairmanship contest.
Lamido, a founding member of the PDP, has been at the center of the latest internal dispute following controversies surrounding his attempt to secure a nomination form for the chairmanship position.
His supporters insist he has been unfairly sidelined, a development that has further deepened divisions within the party.
The meeting between Makinde and Lamido was held behind closed doors, with details yet to be formally disclosed.
However, insiders described the discussion as “frank and necessary,” given the urgency of restoring confidence and preventing a major fallout ahead of the convention.
Makinde’s intervention is regarded as part of broader efforts by senior PDP figures to stabilize the party amid fears that unresolved grievances could affect its national cohesion.
His involvement also underscores the increasing pressure on the leadership to present a united front.
The visit comes at a time when legal and political complications have slowed the PDP’s preparations for its national convention, with recent court rulings further complicating the chairmanship selection process.
Party members are urging swift resolution to avoid repercussions that could spill into future political contests.
As the party awaits the outcome of ongoing reconciliation efforts, observers say Makinde’s outreach may determine whether the PDP can successfully navigate its internal crisis and proceed with a convention acceptable to all stakeholders. Further developments are expected in the coming days as negotiations continue.
