The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has downplayed the impact of recent defections. Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi attributed the moves to “greed and selfish interest” during an appearance on Arise Television’s news program. He insisted that the defections would not hinder the PDP’s efforts to rebuild the country.
According to Abdullahi, the political landscape has shifted. The struggle is now between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigerian people, rather than a contest between the APC and other parties. “As we journey towards 2027, it’s not about PDP and APC anymore; it’s now APC against Nigerians,” he said. He questioned the motivations of governors elected on the PDP platform who have abandoned the party, especially those nearing the end of their tenures, citing the example of a Bayelsa governor completing a second term who chose to leave the party.
A PDP spokesperson described the situation as “good riddance to bad rubbish,” suggesting that the party will emerge more cohesive and better prepared to challenge the APC after weeding out such elements. Abdullahi linked the recent wave of defections to a lack of compelling reasons for the moves and lamented the state of the nation under the APC administration, noting the suffering of Nigerians over the past decade, particularly in the last two years.
The PDP is set to hold its convention next month, aiming to regroup and refocus its efforts to reclaim power from the APC. These developments come as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, with the PDP seeking to regain its footing after losing power to the APC in 2015. The party has been working to reposition itself and address internal challenges, and Abdullahi’s comments indicate a focus on moving forward and challenging the APC’s dominance. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the PDP’s ability to navigate current challenges and present a united front will be crucial to its chances of success in the upcoming elections.
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