The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday dismissed the recently formed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general election, expressing confidence that the alliance would not survive.
Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, who spoke during the PDP’s 101st National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, described the PDP as the only credible platform capable of reclaiming power.
“I have no charge beyond this; that we deliberate sincerely and make decisions that serve the interest of the PDP and the Nigerian people,” Damagum told members at the gathering.
He addressed the newly formed coalition, adopted on July 1, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform.
The alliance includes prominent political figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu.
Damagum dismissed the alliance, saying many of those involved had already returned to the PDP.
“On this issue, I am pleased to report that this political experiment is nothing to lose sleep over,” he said.
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“They say, a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Some people have recently learned this truth in the most uncomfortable way.
“Many who jumped on the coalition bandwagon have already returned to our fold. Some even claim they never left and merely attended a meeting; we accept their confessions without prejudice.
“Let me add that this reversal is not limited to PDP members alone. Individuals from other political parties who initially joined this coalition have realised that the venture is ill-fated, and their swift return is proof of this.
“The Peoples Democratic Party remains the only party that is not only poised and ready to take back power, but also the only party with the structure, national acceptability, and legacy capable of bearing the weight of this great national undertaking.
“To close this matter, I believe that all of us look forward to the total dismantling of this ill-fated coalition, even as we extend our best wishes to those involved.”
Concluding his address, Damagum hailed PDP governors as central to the party’s survival.
“You remain the backbone of this party, and without your leadership and sacrifice, we would be left exposed. We are indeed fortunate to have you,” he said.