Nigeria’s 36 states yearning for return of PDP — NWC
…Anybody who thinks he is bigger than PDP can leave — Gov. Diri
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that all 36 states in Nigeria are eager for the return of the party to power, as it positions itself for a strong comeback in the 2027 elections.
The NWC reaffirmed that the growing disappointment among Nigerians, driven by economic hardships and political dissatisfaction, has created a ripe opportunity for the PDP to reclaim governance at both the state and federal levels.
This was stated on Sunday during a visit to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at his country home, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area.
Speaking on behalf of the NWC, the National Treasurer, Alhaji Ahmed Yayare, said due to the level of disenchantment across the country, occasioned by the high cost of living, PDP would produce more governors in 2027.
He noted that PDP was the only viable opposition party that could wrest political power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, stressing that “if it (PDP) does not take over the leadership of the country, it could be the end of democracy in Nigeria.”
“Nothing stops the PDP producing the president and the vice president in 2027.
“The 36 states of Nigeria are yearning for the return of PDP. The APC cannot go out to campaign because they will be stoned. Nigeria is in your hands. We need your support to salvage Nigeria.”
He said they were prepared to go round PDP states to canvass support ahead of the 2027 election and urged the governors to close ranks towards actualising their vision.
Yayare said the NWC was in Sampou to also commiserate with Senator Diri over the death of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd), Moses Jituboh, and the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Elizabeth Bidei.
The PDP National Secretary, Ude Okoye, also stated that the NWC was poised to reposition the party and demonstrate to Nigerians that they have an alternative that could offer quality leadership.
He said the NWC would swing into action towards strengthening the party and ensure that there was respect for it and its governors.
Okoye commended Diri for his exemplary leadership and remarkable developmental strides in Bayelsa, saying the party was very proud of him.
…Anybody who thinks he is bigger than PDP can leave — Gov. Diri
Meanwhile, Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has stated that anyone who believes they are more important than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should feel free to leave the party
He said it was essential for the party and its governors to be united as the only viable party in opposition.
While addressing members of the NWC, Governor Diri reiterated the importance of unity within the party.
He said,”If anybody is bigger than the party, the person can leave. It is PDP that has made most of us. We cannot be in PDP in the day time and at night be in another party. We need to do in-house cleansing.”
He warned that if the party falters due to internal divisions, history will not forgive those responsible.
He also expressed support for the idea of a broader political coalition with PDP playing a central role.
