The Stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has coverged in Abuja for a crucial deliberations.
This is contained in a statement at the official handle of the PDP.
The meeting, which held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja in preparation for the 2027 general elections, was presided over by the National Chairman of the interim National Working Committee (iNWC), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN.
During the meeting, the state chairmen of the party commended the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) for all its efforts and commitment.
Speaking on behalf of the chairmen, Dupe Aisida, Esq., said the INWC is the oxygen of the party, noting that the committee has been providing everything required for the sustenance of the party at the state levels. He applauded the INWC for its vision and determination, adding that its focus on moving forward despite all odds has enabled the party to achieve this milestone.
He further acknowledged the efforts of the INWC, saying that “even though nobody thought the party could survive the onslaught of the APC federal government—which had made things difficult for both the opposition and the country, the INWC weathered the storm and kept the party on its feet.”
The high point of the event was the formal presentation of Certificates of Return to all gubernatorial candidates by the iNWC. This presentation marks the official ratification of the candidates’ victories following the party’s recent primary elections, firmly cementing the PDP’s leadership lineup across the states well ahead of the upcoming electoral season.
Responding on behalf of the gubernatorial candidates, Barr. Benedict Etanabene said “we did not take any risk by picking tickets under the Turaki-led PDP, because as a lawyer i know that this is the authentic and mainstream party.” He also commended the PDP leadership under Turaki for demonstrating exceptional brilliance, adding that the only time Nigerians experienced meaningful leadership was when the presidential candidate of the party, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, was at the helm of affairs as President of the country.
Also, the gubernatorial candidate of the party for Adamawa State also commended the leadership for its impeccable management of the party. Dr. Caleb Andrew expressed optimism that the party under the leadership of Kabiru Turaki will not only win at the state levels but will also secure victory at the national level.
The candidates assured the party of their commitment and pledged to continue supporting and working with the leadership ahead of the general elections.