I WILL INTERVENE IN THE PDP CRISIS - JONATHAN

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to
intervene in resolving the leadership crisis in the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP). Jonathan made the promise on
Wednesday in Abuja when the zonal representatives of the
PDP Board of Trustees led by its Chairman, Sen.Walid
Jubril, paid him a courtesy visit.
He said that although he had been holding consultations
with individuals, he would do more to resolve the crisis.
He noted that Nigerians expected a vibrant opposition to
the ruling party and that PDP must rise to the occasion.
“Unfortunately we have challenges, but I think you should
not be discouraged. Challenges are part of life, it comes up
in homes, religious places what is important is our ability
to resolve them. “This should not be beyond us, but I
believe that collectively, we can resolve it.
“Any sincere PDP member should know that PDP is
superior to any individual, and that members have
sacrificed their interests for the party. Even the nation
expects a more vibrant opposition. “I have been talking to
individuals but not in a way that is exposed to media but I
believe I should do more,’’ Jonathan said. The former
president, however, regretted the conflicting court orders on
the party’s crisis, saying it was “unfortunate that the
Nigerian environment is that way to have conflicting court
judgements.’’
Jonathan commended members of the board for their
commitment to the party and condoled with them on the
recent death of their secretary, Chief Ojo Maduekwe.
Speaking earlier, Jubril said that the board decided to pay
Jonathan courtesy call in recognition of his former position
as former president and to brief him on the present state of
the party. “It is sad to note that the party has not less than
15 court cases with verdicts given on some and appeal
pending. “We have realised after our meeting, that there
was also need for reconciliation and there were committees
set for reconciliations and the reconciliations are ongoing.
“We have decided to organise a special reconciliation
committee while the process for the convention is going on
we want to the reconciliation to go on. “We want you to
come into the reconciliation, we are sure that when you do
that, we are going to have a way forward in this matter. “We
have great respect for you in spite of the fact that you have
not been appearing in our activities,’’ Jubril said. He said
that the board had also embarked on several programmes
and visitation to founding fathers of the party to address the
crisis.