By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has been appointed as head of a 7-man committee to finetune modalities for the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) and convention of the party.
This was disclosed by the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, after a closed door meeting that lasted for hours on Sunday night.
The committee is expected to reconcile aggrieved members and forge a unified position before the May 27 NEC and August convention.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Bauchi governor said, “We discussed some of the issues relating to our party, some existential issues, of course, that have been around in the media, within us, so that we will be able to navigate smoothly for the NEC that is scheduled to take place on the 27th of this month, and by August we will have an early convention.
“So many issues and reports have been made, and it is an opportunity to close ranks, and to make sure that at least there is no ill feelings, there are no qualms, there are no misgivings between the leaders of the party.
“Governors of the party have reached out to our colleagues who have been there before, who have more in-depth experience, and whatever suggestions or opinions they may have, will go a long way in giving an added impetus to the actualization of our NEC, and our convention that is scheduled to take place on specific days, and of course to reassure our teaming supporters that the PDP is working, the PDP is united.
“There are some missing gaps here and there. We set up a committee of seven, headed by the former Senate President, and former Governor of Kwara State, to make sure that there is a quick reconciliation and reach out will be made, in such a manner that we will have a very rancour free and harmonious NEC and convention.” He said.
Members of the committee, Daily Trust gathered, include Governors Dauda Lawal, (Zamfara) Caleb Muftwang, (Plateau) and Peter Mba, (Enugu).
Other members are Sen. Seriake Dickson, Sen. Ibrahim Dankwambo, and former governor of Abia State, Chief Okezie Ikpeazu.