The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders have been advised by former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson not to be frightened by the pressures and defections plaguing the party.

Dickson stated that the party has to restructure and resolve its internal issues and problems, according to Naija News.

After attending the party’s consultative meeting on Sunday, which was called by the PDP Governors Forum and included governors, previous governors, and members of the party’s National Working Committee, he made this statement on his Facebook page on Monday.

“I had the opportunity to interact, share ideas and gave my views both as a former Governor, former Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and former Chairman PDP National Reconciliatory Committee, appointed by five Chairmen; so, there is no player in the party across the country that I have not interacted with,” he said.

The Bayelsa West Senator expressed confidence that the party’s leadership and governors would implement resolutions reached at the meeting.

He emphasized the need for the governors to work together in addressing the party’s challenges.

“I hope the governors who are the operational leaders of the party follow through with the resolutions. They need to work closely together, show greater commitment to the party, galvanize and mobilize party members and Nigerians generally,” he stated.

Senator Dickson told the governors that they do not need to be intimidated by all the political happenings in the country.

“We did that under President Buhari, with all the intimidation and harassments, and even in a crippling recession, we did not bulge but kept the party alive, won elections and handed it over to them.

“I assured them that they have our support and that all hands must be on deck to rebuild and reorganize the party.

“To this effect, a committee was appointed and it will be a pleasure to work with others in the committee to see how we can advice on ways of resolving all the issues and support the governors and other leaders and save the party from imminent collapse,” he added.