The governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has said that, with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) having learnt cogent lessons from the numerous crises that have plagued the party in recent times, the leading opposition party will come out stronger and more united.
Speaking through a statement issued by his Special Adviser (Media), Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Governor Lawal said, there’s nothing fundamentally wrong with the PDP, even though the party is enmeshed in a lingering crisis, adding that it is important that every member of the party, especially leaders must learn from past mistakes.
Governor Lawal, who affirmed the party’s decision to support Sunday Ude-Okoye, as its National Secretary in accordance with the Appeal Court’s judgment in Enugu State, noted that the recent PDP governors’ meeting in Delta State showed that the party is committed to regaining its footing.
He expressed confidence in PDP’s resilience in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Sunday during his condolence visit to the state governor, Seyi Makinde, over the passing of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde.
The statement further said, “In politics, there are always issues. With what happened in Delta two days ago, it shows we are making waves and are on track to reconnect with the people to lead this country.
“We, the governors, are the leaders of this party. We have a say, and whatever we decide will be implemented. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the PDP.
“The ongoing crisis is normal; it happens in other parties too. So, it is nothing new. It is one of those things.
“This will ultimately make us stronger because we need to learn from certain mistakes. It is all part of the learning process.”
Stressing the importance of his visit, Lawal said, “Governor Makinde is my very good friend, and it is an obligation for me to come and commiserate with him and his entire family on the loss of his older brother. I am also here with my team.
“Death is inevitable, and we are here to show our support and tell him that we stand with him in this trying moment.”
