Distinguished Members of the Board of Trustees,
Our revered elders and conscience-keepers of the party,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
I warmly welcome you all to the 86th Meeting of the Board of Trustees of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party. I thank you sincerely for honouring this meeting despite your many commitments and the demands placed upon you as leaders, elders, and stabilizing pillars of our party.
This gathering comes at a defining moment in the life of the PDP; one that calls not for emotion or haste, but for wisdom, institutional memory, and calm reflection. As the Board of Trustees, we are not merely participants in party affairs; we are the custodians of its soul, its values, and its constitutional integrity. 
Our party has recently recorded significant milestones in its ongoing process of internal reorganization and strengthening. Across the country, we have successfully conducted ward and local government congresses, which were largely peaceful, transparent, and reflective of the democratic
spirit that defines our party. These exercises demonstrate that the PDP remains deeply rooted in participatory democracy and the will of its members at the grassroots.
We are optimistic that the state congresses scheduled to take place this weekend will further consolidate this process and strengthen our party structures across the federation. These congresses are not merely administrative exercises; they are critical steps in renewing the legitimacy, inclusiveness, and vitality of our great party.
In the same spirit, preparations are well underway for our National Convention scheduled for the 29th and 30th of March, which will provide an opportunity for the party to further reposition itself and reaffirm its commitment to democratic principles, unity, and national service.
It is also important to acknowledge the recent judgments of the Court of Appeal, which have affirmed the legality and authority of the National Caretaker Committee led by Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed. These judicial pronouncements have provided much-needed clarity and stability within the party. As a law-abiding political organization, we respect the decisions of the courts and will continue to conduct our affairs in accordance with the rule of law and the provisions of our party constitution.
The Board of Trustees also emphasizes the importance of strengthening our membership base through the ongoing electronic registration of party members. This initiative is critical to modernizing our party’s membership system, improving transparency, and ensuring an accurate and credible database of our members nationwide. The Board therefore urges all State Chairmen and Zonal Chairmen, working in collaboration with other party leaders at all levels, to intensify efforts in mobilizing and encouraging members across the federation to participate actively in the e-registration exercise. A strong and properly documented membership is fundamental to building a more organized, responsive, and formidable party as we continue to reposition the PDP for greater national service.
Distinguished members, moments like this require maturity, patience, and collective responsibility. Our party has faced challenges before, yet history has repeatedly shown that the PDP possesses the resilience, depth, and national spread required to overcome difficulties and emerge stronger.
As elders of this great party, our responsibility is to provide guidance, promote unity, and ensure that our decisions always protect the long-term interests of the PDP and the Nigerian people who look to us for credible leadership.
Let us therefore approach our deliberations today with open minds, a spirit of reconciliation, and a firm commitment to strengthening the unity and stability of our party.
Once again, I welcome you all and wish us fruitful deliberations.
Thank you and God bless the Peoples Democratic Party.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
