The Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, delivered a stark message on Monday, lamenting the severe hardship and “hunger stress” currently plaguing Nigerians, whilst declaring that the country is “bleeding” and that the masses are suffering.
Speaking at a closed-door meeting of the Board of Trustees ahead of the National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Wabara, represented by Board Secretary Senator Ahmed Makarfi, emphasized that the public is now looking to the PDP to “bring succour, restore hope and to offer leadership that heals. He stressed that the weight of this expectation should motivate the party to give its utmost for the nation.
Wabara highlighted the critical need for reconciliation and inclusion. He acknowledged that many members have left the party due to various grievances and called on party elders to extend a hand of reconciliation. “This does not mean abandoning our principles,” he said. “Rather, it means applying wisdom and flexibility in how we enforce our rules.” He suggested that the party must be willing to relax or adjust certain laws to reintegrate those who genuinely wish to return.
“No political family thrives on endless exclusion,” Wabara stated. “If we are to stand strong in 2027, we must make room for healing and fresh beginnings.” He added that preparations are underway for the upcoming National Convention in Ibadan, which will be a chance to elect new national officers and demonstrate the party’s readiness for the 2027 elections.
He concluded his address by urging party members to embrace three key truths for success in 2027: unity, sacrifice, and progress. He described unity as the “lifeblood of any political organization,” without which “progress is stunted” and “victory is elusive.” He also warned that reclaiming power will demand more than just rhetoric; it will require genuine sacrifice for the collective interest of the party and the Nigerian people.
Meanwhile, the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, echoed a call for unity. He warned that the party “cannot afford internal cracks” and stressed the importance of handling the sensitive issue of the national zoning committee with seriousness and inclusivity.
“Unity is our strongest message to the nation,” Damagum said, signaling that the PDP is a “credible, vibrant and dominant opposition” ready to challenge the “misrule of the APC” and provide leadership for Nigerians. He emphasized that the decisions made at the convention will shape the future of the party and the destiny of the nation, urging members to act in a spirit of “brotherhood, fairness and patriotism.”