The Caretaker National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party is intensifying efforts to rebuild internal cohesion and form broad political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ogidi said the PDP remains committed to defending Nigeria’s democracy and repositioning itself as a formidable opposition party despite existing internal challenges.
He acknowledged that the party was dealing with some internal disagreements but insisted the issues would not derail its broader mission of safeguarding democratic governance and restoring public confidence.
According to him, the PDP is fully aware of the seriousness of the country’s current political climate and is determined to live up to the expectations of Nigerians who see the party as a stabilising force in the democratic process.
“Yes, today we have some pockets of trouble in the PDP today, but we are resolute and we believe in God because we know that we are the only viable opposition.
“We are going to fight for that cause; we will do whatever it takes to ensure that we have democracy; if we do not have democracy, then we will have a banana republic.
“We understand this part, and because of that, we will not disappoint the people; we want to do whatever it takes and we are determined.
“We are going to reach out to anybody reachable in the other political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We want to see what we can take away from these parties; else, this country will face more serious challenges,” he said.
Ogidi said the PDP’s central focus going into the 2027 elections would be the protection of democracy, promotion of national unity and offering Nigerians a credible alternative to the ruling party.
He accused the APC of prioritising electoral victories over effective governance, questioning why the ruling party, less than two years into office, appeared more focused on political campaigns than addressing governance challenges.
The PDP chieftain warned that the erosion of democratic institutions could plunge the country into instability, assuring that the party would do everything within its capacity to prevent such an outcome. (NAN)
