Road To 2027 Won’t Be Easy, PDP BOT Warns

Samuel Ogidan

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that the road to 2027 will not be easy.

The BoT, which spoke at the party 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, also added that if PDP is to succeed, it must embrace unity, sacrifice and inclusion.

Speaking during the BoT meeting before the NEC meeting, the Chairman of the BoT, Sen. Adulpus Wabara, said that the hopes of millions of sovereign Nigerians are tied to PDP collective capacity to build, to reconcile and to position the party ahead of 2027.

Representes by the Secretary of the Board and former governor of Kaduna state, Sen. Ahmed Markafi said, “the road to 2027 will not be easy, but if we unite, if we embrace sacrifice, if we open our doors in reconciliation, there is no doubt in my mind that the PDP will once again rise as the hope of Nigerians.

“Let us leave this meeting with the spirit of determination, solidarity and faith in our great party together. Let us write the next chapter of the PDP together. Let us march towards 2027 as one united family, ready to restore Nigeria to the path of greatness.”

Wabara further pointed out if the party is to succeed in 2027, it must embrace three truths: First on the question of unity and progress. Unity is not a mere slogan, rather, it is the lifeblood of any political organization. Without unity, progress is stunted. Without unity, victory is elusive. Our strength has always been drawn from our diversity, our ability to disagree without division and to reconcile in the interest of the greater good. As elders, leaders and members of the party, we must once again rise to that standard.

“Secondly, the spirit of sacrifice. We must be honest with ourselves. Reclaiming victory in 2027 will demand more than rhetoric. It will demand sacrifice in exchange for the collective interest of the party and more important the Nigerian people.

“Our country is bleeding. The masses are suffering. They look unto the PDP to bring succor, to restore hope and to offer leadership that heals. This burden of expectation should inspire us to give our best and even more for the sake of our nation.

“Third, reconciliation and inclusion. We know that over time, some of our members, due to one grievance or another, have strayed away, in self-imposed exile. Today, as elders of the party, we must extend a hand of the new reconciliation. This does not mean abandoning our principles. Rather, it means applying wisdom and flexibility how we enforce our rules. If necessary, we must relax or regulate certain party laws to accommodate genuine interests and reintegrate those who truly desire to return.”

Wabara, who said that no political family thrives on endless exclusion, added that “If we are to stand strong in 2027 we must make room for healing and for fresh beginnings, and let me add this, our preparations are already in top gear for forthcoming National Convention in Ibadan where will we elect new national officers.

“This convention must reflect the spirit of unity, sacrifice and inclusion that we preach here today, it will be our chance to renew leadership, strengthen our structures, and send a powerful signal that the PDP is ready for 2027.”

Commending the commitment of party members, Wabara said, “I stand before you today with a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party. Let me first commend you all for your steadfast commitment and resilience, even in the face of challenges.

“Today’s gathering is not just another opportunity, it is a call for reflection, unity and renewed determination. Our Party, the PDP, has a proud history as the custodian of democracy and good governance in Nigeria.”