From Joseph Adahnu , Yola
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has described the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as the pillar of nations democracy since 1998, surviving despite internal political wranglings.
He noted that, the PDP remains alive, strong, and resilient, despite the lingering internal divisions within the main opposition party.
Jonathan reaffirmed that the PDP remains a fundamental pillar of Nigeria’s democracy, noting that it is the only surviving original political party since 1998.
The former President stated this when he received members of the National Working Committee (NWC), of PDP led by the National Chairman, Dr Kabiru Turaki, SAN, during a high-level consultative meeting held in his private office.
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The meeting was cathegorically on the party’s reconciliation process and strategic repositioning come 2027 general elections.
He emphasised that the PDP, possesses the historical resilience and institutional strength required to overcome its current internal challenges, describing the party as more than a political platform but a national institution.
Accordingly to him, “The PDP, being the only surviving original political party since 1998, has been a critical contributor to our democracy since 1999. I have been a beneficiary of this party, which gave me the opportunity to serve as Deputy Governor, Governor, Vice President, and President. I am grateful to the party and will continue to contribute my quota because I feel deeply indebted to it”.
He urged the party’s leadership to place national interest and institutional development above personal considerations, stressing that strong political parties are essential for democratic stability.
The National Chairman, Dr Kabiru Turaki, assured Jonathan that the current PDP leadership is committed to a comprehensive “Rebirth Agenda” aimed at rebuilding and strengthening the party.
On reconciliation, the PDP chairman said the party prefers dialogue over litigation but was compelled to defend itself in court after being sued by aggrieved members.
Saying this, Turaki maintained that the leadership remains committed to reuniting the party once the ongoing legal disputes are resolved.
