National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, have said that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is on the path of collapse.
Ganduje, who said PDP’s destruction is imminent, was reacting to remarks by former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, who stated that APC will soon disintegrate and that former PDP members, including Ganduje, will return to the opposition party.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, the APC National Chairman said such remarks are baseless and illogical.
“In fact, we will soon receive Sule Lamido because soon, he won’t have a place to go. The PDP is dead.
“It is evident to any discerning observer that under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the APC continues to gain momentum, with prominent political figures across the country defecting to the party in large numbers.
“With such overwhelming national support, the APC remains focused on consolidating its achievements and preparing for a resounding victory in the 2027 general elections,” he said.
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, while echoing Ganduje’s position, said the PDP will soon implode due to insincerity of its leaders who were only fixated on fighting him because he took a job with an APC-led administration.
The former Rivers State governor also warned that ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the PDP is already acting with impunity and making the same mistakes that made it lose the 2023 presidential election.
“First of all, I believe in sincerity. If you must achieve results, be sincere. Some people think that telling half-truths or being too smart will help you.
‘’Rather, it destroys you. If PDP does not take care, and I say it again, watch out what will happen. You know, selfish interest can kill an organisation. You have not won an election, you are excluding people.
‘’You have not won an election, you are saying you don’t want this man. You know the man can fight back. Now, let’s tell ourselves the simple truth, in 2023, we told the party, look, it is in our constitution. It is in our tradition,” Wike said.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, BoT, Adolphus Wabara, firing back at Ganduje and Wike’s statements, said the party remains alive, just as he expressed confidence that the PDP shall rise again in 2027.
Wabara declared that the party will rise again, reaffirming its unity and strength as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.
He made the declaration during the formal inauguration of newly nominated BoT members in Abuja held at the National Executive Committee, NEC, Hall.
“I am truly overwhelmed, and I am certain that my colleagues and friends here today share this sentiment. It is deeply moving to witness the enduring strength and quality of Nigerians within this great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. This speaks volumes about our resilience and unity.
“Today, we are honoured to witness the inauguration of new members to the Board of Trustees, in line with Section 32 (1f) and (g) of our party’s Constitution, as amended in 2027.
‘’This occasion is not only a celebration of a new beginning but also a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to the values and principles that define the PDP.
“Your appointment is a call to service; a call to uphold the integrity, unity, and vision of the PDP as we strive for a more prosperous and democratic Nigeria.
“As custodians of the party’s conscience, the Board of Trustees plays a critical role in offering wise counsel, fostering stability and ensuring that our decisions align with the core objectives of the PDP.
“We are privileged to have such experienced individuals join the Board of Trustees. Your wisdom will undoubtedly guide us to success in 2027 and beyond,” he said.