The Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has stated that the party is undergoing a lot of internal reorganization, rebuilding and consolidation ahead of the 2027 elections.
He submitted that the reconciliation processes taking place are not those that would be displayed in public spaces.
Osadolor, however, warned that the PDP cannot be written off, as the party is poised to make a strong comeback in the 2027 general elections.
Naijaonpoint reports that the PDP Deputy National Youth Leader made the submissions in a chat with Vanguard in Abuja on Wednesday.
He highlighted the efforts of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, whom he said has been travelling across the country to meet stakeholders and stabilise the party ahead of its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for July 23–25.
Osadolor said, “If you’re suggesting that the PDP is no longer embroiled in public disputes, I’d say that’s a welcome development.
“Previously, every week brought news of defections, internal squabbles, or controversial statements. If the PDP platform has been quiet, it could indicate a degree of internal organisation. After all, in a peaceful home, you rarely hear noise because everyone is living in harmony. That’s not to say the PDP is resting on its laurels, though. Internally, the party is likely consolidating and building on the successes of the last NEC meeting.”
He added that the party’s leadership is working hard to reconcile warring factions within the party and ensure the PDP moves as a single entity into 2027.
He explained, “Such high-level consultations and reconciliation processes aren’t conducted in public spaces like markets or wholesale centres. They take place behind closed doors, in homes and offices.
“To suggest that the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, has achieved a significant milestone over the last NEC meeting would be an understatement.
“At one point, the entire country was abuzz with speculation about the PDP; rumours of a split, doubts about their ability to unite, and factions like Wike’s faction, Samdaddy’s faction, and Seyi Makinde’s group. Everyone seemed to have an opinion on the party’s future.”
PDP Not Scared Of Coalition
Speaking further, the PDP chieftain dismissed claims that the party is intimidated by the emerging coalition, which recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for 2027.
He added that dislodging the APC would not be difficult, as the current ruling party received only 9 million votes out of Nigeria’s over 240 million population in the last election.
“When you attend the NEC meeting and see the turnout, you’ll be able to judge the validity of these rumours. However, I can assure you that even if other parties form alliances, the PDP brand is far from extinction. If anything, it’s poised to rebound and reclaim its position of prominence.
“These smaller coalitions and mushroom parties would be wise to recognise the reality of the situation.
“Even the APC, with all its resources, secured fewer than 9 million votes in the last election. Nigeria’s population is over 230 million, so why should the PDP struggle against a party with 9 million supporters when there are nearly 100 million registered voters to engage? The focus should be on the Nigerian people. Are their lives improving? No. Is there any indication that this government will bring about positive change? No.”
Osadolor refused to be drawn into the specifics of who would be the 2027 presidential candidate of the PDP, stressing that the focus is on dislodging the APC and restoring good governance in the country.
“The priority is to strategise an exit for this administration to ensure self-relief for Nigerians,” he added.