Defections: PDP not collapsing, Nigeria won’t become one-party state – Abba Moro

The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, on Saturday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will not collapse.

Moro expressed confidence that the PDP will bounce back stronger from its current crisis and loss of members.

Speaking in Jos, Plateau State, during the party’s North Central Zonal Elective Congress, the Benue South Senator also expressed confidence that Nigeria will not slide into a one-party state.

He said that with the election of the North Central zonal executives, the former ruling party will continue to grow stronger.

According to Moro: “It has been a very successful event. You can see the enthusiasm; delegates from across the zone, including the FCT, are excited and happy that the exercises are taking place today. As you well know, this is one in a series of activities the PDP has lined up in response to the seeming crisis within the party.

“These activities are all leading up to the National Convention for the election of a brand-new party leadership. Let’s not forget that the apparent crisis in the party stems from a leadership struggle.

“But with new leaders being elected from the ward to the local government, then to the state and now the zonal levels and eventually at the National Convention, this process will breathe new life into the PDP.

“The party will continue to grow stronger. With the impressive turnout here, representing all corners of the North Central zone, and with leaders like former Governor Saraki and the rest of us present, I can confidently assure you that the PDP is not collapsing, contrary to insinuations.

“I have no fear of Nigeria becoming a one-party state. Not at all. I don’t believe that’s a likely outcome. Yes, defections have a ripple effect, and the initial shock can be significant. But after that, PDP members will regroup, recommit, and rededicate themselves to the cause. I am confident that the PDP is coming back stronger.”