Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a structureless party dominated by a single individual.
George made the remark on Wednesday, April 9, while speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief. He was addressing the viability of a third political force ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The APC has no structure; it’s just a one-man show,” he said.
The PDP stalwart argued that any serious political alternative must be driven by national interest rather than personal ambition.
“What should come first is the people. Then, our attitude to manage the resources of this country for the benefit of the people. Individualism can never solve this. Personal ambition is a very dangerous, stupid approach to problem-solving,” he stated.
“You must give in to something and must allow the freshness in the minds of the people of this country. Governance is about them; power should be from them.”
Turning to the internal crisis within the PDP, George expressed confidence that the party would resolve its challenges at the next National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
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“This thing started like a little sore; now it’s almost like a cancer that spreads. It began with the inordinate ambition of individuals; it didn’t just start yesterday,” he said.
He noted that the PDP still has the mechanisms to heal itself.
“The PDP has a system by which we will resolve our problem. The day we have the next NEC meeting, we’ll resolve our problem. So many people have been interpreting the position, laws, [and] constitution of the party to soothe themselves,” he explained.
George maintained that the NEC meeting would provide space for honest dialogue.
“I believe that when we meet, we will fight, discuss and debate. In the long run, we will come to a unanimous decision because we will now put at the centre of discussion the process established by the founding fathers of the party. Those who don’t like it can take a walk and join another party.”
He warned that failure to resolve the impasse could mark the end of the PDP.
“If we don’t resolve it at the next NEC meeting, that’s the end,” he said.