Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged party leaders to unite and address the ongoing internal disputes that have recently surfaced. His appeal comes in the wake of a significant court ruling from the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, which dismissed an appeal from a faction of the PDP led by Kabiru Turaki. This ruling is pivotal as it relates to the controversial national convention of the PDP held in November 2025, which has been a point of contention within the party.

Olawepo-Hashim characterized the discord within the PDP as a 'family quarrel' and emphasized the importance of reconciliation among party members. The ongoing disputes have raised concerns about the party's cohesion and its ability to effectively challenge the ruling party in upcoming elections. He stressed that the unity of the PDP is vital not only for the party's future but also for the political landscape of Nigeria, advocating for a collective effort to mend the rifts.

The appellate court's ruling followed the dismissal of one among several appeals regarding the Federal High Court’s previous decision to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from validating the outcomes of the party’s national convention. This legal back-and-forth highlights the complexities of internal party politics in Nigeria and the essential need for unity within the PDP to strengthen its position in national politics, especially as elections approach.