Turaki, told reporters that it was time to sheath the sword and reconcile with the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led NCWC for peace to reign in the party.

This position contradicts what Makinde said twice in the last five days.

In Bauchi on Sunday during his visit to Governor Bala Mohammed, Makinde he would not leave the PDP but vowed never to work with the Wike-backed Mohammed NCWC.

He added that working with the NCWC would amount to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an ideal he does not believe in.

On Monday in Ibadan, during a meeting of his supporter in the state, Makinde reaffirmed his position not to go into reconciliation with the NCWC.

He told his supporters that while he will remain in PDP, those of them gunning for elective offices will get his support to contest on another platform.

He promised to make the platform known to them on April 18.

However, unity is finally about to return to the troubled PDP.

Turaki announced its readiness to bend backwards for the sake of peace in the party, which once dubbed itself Africa’s biggest political party.

Also in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike declared that the PDP NCWC, which he backs, remains open to reconciliation with all aggrieved groups in the party and their members.

Briefing reporters after a meeting of his group in Abuja, Turaki said leaders of the party had broken the ice by exploring various pathways to ending their disagreements.

Turaki added that it was resolved at the meeting to direct its supporters to immediately de-escalate high-tempered communications and actions, so as not to jeopardise the troubleshooting efforts.

He said: ‘’I can unequivocally confirm that, as of today, leaders on both sides have broken the ice and are exploring various pathways towards a lasting resolution.