2027: PDP presents certificates to presidential, gov candidates

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally presented certificates and nomination forms to its candidates for the upcoming 2027 elections. The event, held at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja during the 109th National Executive Committee meeting, saw a strong address from the party's National Leader, Nyesom Wike.

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Let me say one thing today that should be clear to everybody. Most of you are people who are used to food being ready. Yes, because you are not used to fighting; you don’t fight. You are not used to challenges. You are used to people preparing something for you and saying, Come and eat, and you think it will always be like that. It cannot always be like that.

Wike, who also serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, urged party members and aspirants to abandon complaints and instead focus on organizing, struggling, and fighting for political power. He stressed that political power is not a gift but must be actively seized through hard work and determination. "Nobody gives power. Nobody has done it. Power is taken," Wike declared, emphasizing that members must fight for it.

He drew parallels to his own background, stating he has never received anything easily and that challenges signal impending success. Wike cautioned against a sense of entitlement, comparing some members to "spoiled children" accustomed to receiving provisions without effort. He urged them to face the current reality of the party being out of power with resilience, likening it to a situation where a father is sick and the children must work to survive.

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A time will come when there will be challenges in life. A time will come when you will be tempted in life. I happen to come from a background where I have never gotten anything on a platter of gold.

The party leader also cautioned against blaming governors and other officeholders for the PDP's challenges. He argued that those who struggle for power value it more than those who have it handed to them. Wike's remarks underscored a call for renewed vigor and strategic action as the party prepares for the 2027 electoral contest.

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We are no longer in power. You have people who are now in power. Nobody gives power. Nobody has done it. Power is taken. If you do not do so, that is your business. You must fight for it to take it. Nobody gives power, and nobody is ready to dash you of power. You have to struggle for it. You have to fight for it. You don’t have to be afraid.