War of words continues between the Bamangar Tukur and Baraje Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyalists.

CEOAFRICA.com gathered that Tukur-led loyalists have warned the Baraje-led fanction against unguarded utterances which could escalate the ongoing crisis in the party.

Tukur admonished the faction not to see the crisis as a fight to the finish, saying that ongoing peace efforts by prominent elders and leaders of the party should be given a chance.

Disclosing this, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, on Friday, said factions should avoid statements that would be detrimental to the ongoing peace talk.

Metuh said: “The party has taken a critical look at the implications of cascading developments arising from the challenges posed by the actions and utterances of our estranged brothers in our membership.

“We have seriously taken into account steps taken as well as the gravity of utterances credited to our brothers, especially in the wake of our last reconciliation meeting.

“We therefore wish to state for the avoidance of doubt that the fact that our leaders are wisely decided on the path of caution and decorum, does not in any way suggest that we are afraid of the consequences of doing otherwise.

“We have only applied a common African wisdom that yes, we have the strength of a lion but better when not applied needlessly.”

He expressed hope that the crisis would soon be resolved amicably.

 “To leaders among them, we say once more, this macabre dance is unnecessary. This grotesque dance in the manner of an avant-garde Nollywood actor will surely satisfy emotions but will incredibly lead to loss of faith and throw up anti-heroes instead of heroes,” the party spokesman said.

He reminded the factional members that most of them have at one time or the other benefitted from the platform of the PDP, adding that they also should allow the party the benefit of their commitment.

Reacting to the fracas that follows Baraje-led faction’s visitation to the National Assembly earlier in the week, Metuh said, “The provisions of the constitution of our great party must therefore be held sacrosanct by all members. We the leaders, even have a greater responsibility to show worthy examples,” he said.

Metuh admonished the estranged members to spare some respect for President Goodluck Jonathan, the party chairman, the Board of Trustees chair and other leaders of the party by refraining from provocative actions and utterances.

 “The differences for now remain challenges of intepretation of process, procedures and trust. It must neither be blown out of proportion nor be allowed to obstruct the cause and course of good governance.

“We must bear in mind that what makes or mars our strength is our ultimate performance as a ruling party,” he stated.