The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday dismissed the just lately shaped opposition coalition forward of the 2027 common election, expressing confidence that the alliance wouldn’t survive.
Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, who spoke in the course of the PDP’s a hundred and first National Executive Committee assembly in Abuja, described the PDP as the one credible platform able to reclaiming energy.
“I have no charge beyond this; that we deliberate sincerely and make decisions that serve the interest of the PDP and the Nigerian people,” Damagum informed members on the gathering.
He addressed the newly shaped coalition, adopted on July 1, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform.
The alliance contains outstanding political figures resembling former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu.
Damagum dismissed the alliance, saying lots of these concerned had already returned to the PDP.
“On this issue, I am pleased to report that this political experiment is nothing to lose sleep over,” he mentioned.
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“They say, a chicken in hand is price two within the bush. Some folks have just lately discovered this fact in essentially the most uncomfortable manner.
“Many who jumped on the coalition bandwagon have already returned to our fold. Some even declare they by no means left and merely attended a gathering; we settle for their confessions with out prejudice.
“Let me add that this reversal shouldn’t be restricted to PDP members alone. Individuals from different political events who initially joined this coalition have realised that the enterprise is ill-fated, and their swift return is proof of this.
“The Peoples Democratic Party stays the one celebration that isn’t solely poised and able to take again energy, but in addition the one celebration with the construction, nationwide acceptability, and legacy able to bearing the load of this nice nationwide endeavor.
“To close this matter, I believe that all of us look forward to the total dismantling of this ill-fated coalition, even as we extend our best wishes to those involved.”
Concluding his handle, Damagum hailed PDP governors as central to the celebration’s survival.
“You remain the backbone of this party, and without your leadership and sacrifice, we would be left exposed. We are indeed fortunate to have you,” he mentioned.
