Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reaffirmed that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are committed to building a strong and united opposition capable of winning the 2027 general elections.
Saraki made the remarks in a statement posted on his official Facebook page, following the successful conclusion of the PDP’s landmark 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.
The meeting went ahead despite an earlier disruption at the party’s national secretariat by police officers.
Addressing speculation surrounding recent internal tensions and defections within the party, Saraki said the outcome of the NEC meeting proved wrong those who doubted the PDP’s ability to remain cohesive and resilient.
“It is good that we have disappointed the pessimists,” Saraki said.
“I hope that with the outcome of today’s meeting, we have disproved the false propaganda being circulated in some quarters that those of us who chose to remain in PDP are only scheming for the death of the party as opposed to building a strong opposition.”
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He noted that the decision by party leaders to embrace dialogue and unity over discord sends a clear message that the PDP is focused on renewal and political relevance ahead of the next national vote.
“If this false narrative were true, the leaders who shifted positions to give peace a chance would have chosen an alternative course of action,” he added.
Saraki also used the opportunity to thank party members across the country for their loyalty and commitment, urging continued efforts to rebuild and reposition the PDP.
“We are determined to make the party a strong opposition, capable of winning the next general election and serving our people better. We only need to forge ahead along these lines,” he said.
The 100th NEC meeting is being widely viewed as a critical moment for the PDP as it seeks to overcome internal rifts and present itself as a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
