The former president of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that the People’s Democratic Party, PDP is better with fewer members who are loyal, sincere, determined, dedicated and committed members to party’s ideas.
He made the remarks hours after Delta State Governor, Deputy Governor, Vice Presidential Candidate to Alhaji Abubakar Atiku in the 2023 presidential election and entire structure of the party defected to All Progressives Congress in the state.
Also defected to the All Progressives Congress recently were 5th time member of the House of Representatives in Osun State, Hon. Busoye Oluwole Oke and Senator Kawu Sumaila from Kano State.
Senator while allaying the fear of party members, called on PDP members nationwide to champion sustenance of democracy. H called on PDP members across the country not to be discouraged, disappointed or demoralized with mass exodus recorded in Delta State.
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‘’Our party members should also refrain from blaming our woes on the ruling party. That would be a lazy approach. They are playing politics to win elections. It is our responsibility as party members to ignore their antics and seize the moment and momentum to make our party stronger and better.
‘’We still have about two years before the next election. That is a long time in politics. We have enough time to brace up to the challenge. There is nothing that prevents us from getting some governors from the other parties to join our ranks. My appeal to our young party members is that this defection is just a mere challenge to us to further mobilize and put our house in order. Also, our women’s wing should seize the opportunity to help in the rebuilding mission. The PDP will come out stronger from this development.
‘’I am very sure the various leadership organs of our party will soon make public their reaction to this development and convey the necessary meetings to strategize on how to strongly and strategically respond to it. Therefore there is no cause for alarm.
‘’Our party members should not lose focus, hope, or the determination to win. We should see the current development as a challenge to rebuild and refocus the party. Tomorrow is very bright.’’
