The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that it has ordered its members to join the opposition coalition.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Thursday, the PDP NWC stated that the party is working on a successful national convention that would reposition the party.
However, it stated that it is open to working with individuals who share its goal of rescuing the nation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The statement reads in part, “The PDP is for now focused on building and consolidating attained unity, stability, and strengthening of its structures and capacity to play its roles as the leading opposition Party, determined to return to power in 2027.
“Our party is currently working conscientiously towards a successful National Convention, which will further revamp and reposition the PDP for the task ahead.
“Nevertheless, as a major opposition party with very strong presence and bond with Nigerians across the country, the PDP restates that it remains open to working with other well-meaning like-minded citizens in the collective effort to rescue our nation from the stranglehold of the rudderless and insensitive All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.
“Our party appreciates Nigerians for their interest, solidarity and loyalty to the PDP brand and reassures that all machineries are being put in place to re-activate the PDP winning ways ahead of the 2027 general elections.”