By Boma Achenimie
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reaffirmed the Peoples Democratic Party鈥檚 (PDP) determination to emerge as a robust opposition force, ready to contest and win the 2027 general elections.
Saraki made this statement following the successful conclusion of the PDP鈥檚 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja.
Despite facing challenges, including an initial police invasion of its national secretariat, the PDP held its 100th NEC meeting on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the party鈥檚 history.
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Saraki expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the meeting, emphasizing that it reflected the party鈥檚 commitment to unity and strength.
In a Facebook post, Saraki addressed the criticisms and false narratives surrounding the party鈥檚 stability, especially regarding members who chose to remain in the PDP despite political pressures. He rejected claims that those staying within the party were attempting to destroy it, countering such assertions with a renewed focus on strengthening the opposition.
Saraki responded directly to growing speculation that PDP members who had opted not to defect were engaged in destructive politics. He said: 鈥淚t is good that we have disappointed the pessimists. I hope that with the outcome of today鈥檚 meeting, we have disproved the false propaganda being circulated in some quarters that those of us who chose to remain in PDP are only scheming for the death of the party as opposed to building a strong opposition.鈥
He continued, stating that the party鈥檚 leadership was united in its vision for the future and was actively working toward creating a strong and viable opposition capable of challenging for power in 2027.
Saraki鈥檚 statement underscores the growing resolve within the PDP to build on its legacy as a key political force in Nigeria, preparing for the upcoming general elections. He also praised the efforts of the party鈥檚 leaders and members, thanking them for their dedication and efforts toward strengthening the party.
鈥淲e are determined to make the party a strong opposition, capable of winning the next general election and serving our people better,鈥 Saraki concluded, expressing confidence in the party鈥檚 direction.