The Caretaker National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Emmanuel Ogidi, says the party is focused on rebuilding unity and forging broad alliances to protect Nigeria’s democracy in 2027.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, Ogidi said the party is determined to defend democracy and reposition itself as a strong opposition ahead of the upcoming elections.
The PDP chieftain, who acknowledged that the party is currently facing minor internal challenges, said its mission to safeguard democratic governance would not be derailed.
He further stated that the party understands the gravity of the current political situation and is determined not to disappoint Nigerians who look up to it as a stabilising force.
“Yes, today we have some pockets of trouble in the PDP, but we are resolute, and we believe in God because we know that we are the only viable opposition.
“We are going to fight for that cause; we will do whatever it takes to ensure that we have democracy. If we do not have democracy, then we will have a banana republic.
“We understand this part, and because of that, we will not disappoint the people; we want to do whatever it takes, and we are determined.
“We are going to reach out to anybody reachable in the other political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“We want to see what we can take away from these parties; else, this country will face more serious challenges,” he said.
Ogidi said that PDP’s priority in 2027 would be the protection of democracy, national unity, and the provision of a credible alternative to the ruling party.
He claimed that APC was built to win elections rather than govern, questioning why the party, in less than two years, has focused more on campaigning than governance.
According to him, weakening democratic institutions could push the country toward instability, and he assured that the PDP will do everything within its power to prevent such a scenario.
(NAN)
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