PDP alive, strong, rebuilding, party tells Akpabio

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly refuted claims by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, that the opposition party is defunct. The PDP insists it remains vibrant, resilient, and actively engaged in a rebuilding process ahead of future elections.

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I didn’t know there was still PDP. I am sure he is somewhere and so many other distinguished senators, members of the working committee of the people of the APC. Wike stop confusing us, if a party has died, allow it to die.

In a statement on Wednesday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Mohammed Jungudo asserted that the party's recent electoral successes, a growing support base, and the joining of prominent political figures demonstrate its enduring national relevance. Akpabio had earlier ridiculed the PDP, expressing surprise at its continued existence and suggesting it should be allowed to fade away.

Reacting to Akpabio's remarks, the PDP characterized them as "political wishful thinking." The party pointed to its consistent record of producing capable leaders currently serving in government as a contradiction to claims of decline. "For twenty-seven years, the Peoples Democratic Party has weathered political storms, overcome difficult moments, and consistently emerged stronger. This season of renewal will be no exception, and we are bold to say that: The PDP is alive, the PDP is strong, and the PDP is rebuilding," Jungudo stated.

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The PDP is alive, the PDP is strong, and the PDP is rebuilding.

The party emphasized the visible and undeniable momentum behind its resurgence. It specifically mentioned the decision of Iyabo Obasanjo to align with the PDP, the arrival of Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami into the "umbrella family," and impressive victories in the Adamawa State Local Government elections and the Rivers State Senate by-election. Furthermore, the PDP noted a steady influx of political leaders and stakeholders from states including Katsina, Jigawa, Imo, and Oyo, all of which, it argued, clearly show the party broadening its national appeal and consolidating its position for future contests.

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The growing momentum around our great Party is visible and undeniable. The recent decision of Iyabo Obasanjo to identify with the PDP, the coming of Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami to the umbrella family, our impressive victory in the Adamawa State Local Government elections, our triumph in the Rivers State Senate by-election, and the steady influx of political leaders and stakeholders from Katsina, Jigawa, Imo, Oyo, and several other states into the PDP, to mention but a few, clearly demonstrate that our Party continues to broaden its national appeal and consolidate its position ahead of future elections.