Former presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has indicated that there is growing readiness for reconciliation between the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Olawepo-Hashim made the remark on Wednesday during a live interview on the programme “Prime Time” on Arise Television.
He spoke while reacting to the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria which dismissed the faction of the party led by Taminu Turaki.
The appellate court had upheld an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja which, on October 31, 2025, restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the PDP’s 2025 National Convention.
According to Olawepo-Hashim, both sides of the dispute are beginning to acknowledge the need for reconciliation rather than continuing legal battles.
“It is positive that both parties already agree that the path of contestation at the apex court is not helpful to the party, and there is an urgent need for an agreement,” he said.
He added that discussions have already begun among different groups within the party toward resolving the crisis.
“Well, the good news is that we are seeing a public acknowledgement of the readiness for reconciliation among the parties, and these talks we’ve been having already, and even the various groups have been talking among themselves.
“So I see it as positive that there is a public acknowledgement. I’m also aware that the other side, in their meeting that is just ending, already decided also to have the talks and to reconcile.”
Olawepo-Hashim described the development as encouraging, expressing optimism that the reconciliation efforts could help stabilise the opposition party.
“So there is a readiness for reconciliation on both sides. And for me, that is positive. I think this is the next step, and that’s quite positive, and I’m quite glad about that. I’m grateful to God for that,” he added.
