Mohammed Abdulrahman has assumed office as Acting National Chairman of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pledging to reposition the opposition party and reconcile aggrieved members ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The former North Central National Vice Chairman took leadership following the PDP National Working Committee’s suspension of National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade over alleged misconduct.

Abdulrahman’s appointment came hours after Anyanwu’s loyalists convened a parallel meeting, deepening factional divisions within Nigeria’s main opposition party.

“We recognize our party’s current challenges stem from leadership actions,” Abdulrahman stated. “Having governed for 16 years, we’ve now spent over a decade in opposition. Unexplained defections of governors and legislators have weakened our position.”

The acting chairman vowed to heal party divisions, describing his emergence as a renewal opportunity. “My mandate is to mend factional wounds through God’s mercy and stakeholders’ support.”

Abdulrahman outlined immediate priorities including organizational repositioning, restoring internal democracy, and hosting an inclusive national convention to elect legitimate party leadership. “We’ll complete outstanding congresses at all levels before transferring authority to a properly elected NWC.”

He emphasized returning the PDP to its founding principles of inclusivity and accountability. “We’ll restore ownership of our party to Nigeria’s citizens. A new dawn brings PDP’s renaissance.”

The chairman appealed for united support, acknowledging the challenge requires collective effort. “I need your commitment and prayers to rebuild our party. Consultations with stakeholders are underway, with a National Executive Committee meeting forthcoming.”