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A Call for Unity, Renewal, and Moral Leadership in Our Great Party
In moments when history demands clarity, conviction, and courage, great parties are often defined by the quality of leadership they choose to follow. The recent nomination of Barrister Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the Northern consensus candidate for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represents one such defining moment for our great party.
As members of the Kebbi PDP Lawyers’ Forum, we proudly and unequivocally express our solidarity and support for our learned colleague and distinguished son of Kebbi State. Barr. Turaki embodies not only the intellectual depth and moral integrity that the PDP urgently needs but also the unifying vision to restore the party’s glory across Nigeria.
A man of character, Turaki has consistently demonstrated an uncommon commitment to democratic ideals, national unity, and social justice. From his tenure as Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs to his role as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peace in Northern Nigeria, he has proven himself a bridge-builder who listens, mediates, and delivers results with dignity.
In a time when our party must rise above internal divisions and rediscover its moral purpose, Barr. Turaki stands as a symbol of renewal someone whose loyalty is to the ideals of democracy, not the politics of convenience. His deep understanding of law, governance, and national cohesion uniquely positions him to guide the PDP toward reform, discipline, and renewed public trust.
For us in Kebbi, this nomination carries a special meaning. It is not merely a political endorsement it is a homecoming of honour. Barr. Turaki’s journey reflects the intellectual resilience and ethical leadership that Kebbi State has always offered Nigeria. Supporting him is both a duty and a declaration that charity begins at home.
We are equally delighted to welcome the readiness of other progressive minds to join this collective movement to reposition our great party. Together, we shall defend, protect, and advance the interest of the PDP at the state level and beyond.
As we align ourselves with His Excellency Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, and other distinguished party leaders who have championed this consensus, we reaffirm our belief that this decision is a step toward unity, integrity, and purposeful leadership.
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, few moments test a party’s strength and soul like the choice of its leadership. Today, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stands at a crossroads between renewal and regression, we, members of the Kebbi PDP Lawyers’ Forum, proudly and wholeheartedly declare our support and solidarity with our own esteemed colleague, Barrister Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, on his nomination as the Northern consensus candidate for the position of National Chairman of the PDP.
This endorsement, emerging after broad consultations and the inclusive deliberations of Northern leaders as announced by His Excellency Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, is not merely a political decision—it is a reaffirmation of values. It represents a return to principle, discipline, and unity within the PDP family.
A Leader Rooted in Integrity and Vision
Barr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, remains a towering figure in Nigeria’s political and legal landscape. His service as Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, and as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peace in Northern Nigeria, showcased his capacity for leadership built on dialogue, justice, and national reconciliation.
His deep legal mind, moral clarity, and humane approach to governance distinguish him as a statesman who leads with purpose and humility. At a time when the PDP must reassert its moral and intellectual strength, Turaki’s candidacy brings both reassurance and renewed credibility to the national stage.
Charity Begins at Home: In Solidarity with Our Own:
For us in Kebbi, this is a moment of pride and responsibility. Supporting Barr. Turaki is more than a political gesture—it is a moral obligation. He is one of our own, a product of Kebbi’s values of honesty, respect, and courage. His rise reflects the promise of what Kebbi State has always represented in national politics: integrity anchored on service.
Barrister Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Minister, has demonstrated over the years an unwavering commitment to democratic values, party discipline, and national cohesion. His record of service, both in public office and within the PDP, reflects the leadership qualities, integrity, and vision required to steer our party to greater heights.
The Kebbi PDP Lawyers’ Forum, alongside other progressive and patriotic stakeholders, is mobilizing a team of dedicated members to reposition and rejuvenate the PDP structure within the state. Notably, a lot of legal minds has expressed readiness to join this noble cause in solidarity with Barr. Turaki’s leadership vision demonstrating that our renewal begins from within.
Towards a Reformed, United, and People-Centered PDP
We firmly believe that the challenges facing the PDP today demand leadership that can reconcile divergent interests, inspire hope, and rebuild trust. Barr. Turaki represents precisely that balance of intellect and empathy, of firmness and fairness.
His emergence as consensus candidate is a call to close ranks and rediscover the soul of our party. It is a message that reform, unity, and moral leadership are not optional—they are essential.
As a forum of legal minds, we pledge our commitment to defend the ideals of justice, accountability, and party discipline. We will continue to mobilize support, articulate ideas, and protect the integrity of our great party at both state and national levels.
As we stand behind Barr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, we do so with faith in his ability to lead the PDP back to relevance and respect. The time for division is over. The time for purposeful leadership has come.
- Editor
- Editor
