The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its strength and readiness for the 2027 general elections despite recent defections by some members.
In a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday, the 29th of July, 2025, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stressed that PDP still holds the broad support, connections, reach, and political strength required to contest and win elections.
Ologunagba’s response followed a remark made by Bolaji Abdullahi, Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who claimed that Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, would not risk rejoining the PDP.
Reacting to this, Ologunagba dismissed Abdullahi’s comments as unnecessary. He advised him to focus on using the ADC platform to address key national issues instead of throwing jabs at the PDP.
He said Abdullahi’s outburst likely stemmed from discomfort over PDP’s growing momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, suggesting he should direct his criticisms toward the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) instead.
According to Ologunagba, PDP commands the trust and loyalty of most Nigerians and would not engage in political sparring with ADC or any other opposition group.
He noted that the party remains committed to confronting the APC on critical issues, shaping national debate, and mobilising Nigerians for change in 2027.
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“In spite of the defections of some of our members, it is clear that Nigerians, who are the real organic strength of the PDP, are still standing shoulder to shoulder with our party.
The PDP, therefore, remains the party that has the support base, connections, national spread, and political muscle to unseat APC.
However, as the platform of choice for all Nigerians, PDP remains open to working with other well-meaning and like-minded citizens and groups in the collective aspiration to rescue our nation from APC,” he said.
He also highlighted that the party was building on the outcomes of its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and pushing forward with reconciliation efforts.
The PDP, according to him, is focused on its upcoming national convention scheduled for the 15th and 16th of November, in Ibadan and would not be derailed by provocations from rival parties.