2027: PDP not bothered about ‘ill-fated’ coalition -Damagum
Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has made it clear that the party remains unfazed by the “ill-fated coalition” spearheaded by its 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
During his welcome address at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, he stated, “On this issue, I am pleased to report that this political experiment is nothing to lose sleep over. They say, a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.”
Damagun noted that several individuals who had initially joined the coalition have returned to the PDP, emphasizing that their swift return signifies the coalition’s shortcomings. “Some even claim they never left and merely attended a meeting; we accept their confessions without prejudice,” he added.
He reinforced the PDP’s position as the only party capable of reclaiming power, highlighting its structure, national acceptability, and legacy. “I must emphasise that it is because of your steadfastness that when we eventually reclaim the presidency, the next PDP president will not be a political orphan left to the mercy of hostile forces,” he stated.
Damagun urged NEC members to remain united and treat the meeting with the respect it deserves, stressing the importance of wise recommendations and truthful dialogue. He also acknowledged the vital role legislators play in governance and championing representative democracy within PDP-led states.
Source: Daily Trust
