We Want Peter Obi; Others Back To Our Party – PDP Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, wants Peter Obi and other ex-members to rejoin the organisation.

Damagum made this statement on May 30 during a feature on the AIT programme “Nigeria Right Now.”

As previously reported by AIB, Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, recently visited PDP leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, and there have been discussions over a possible merger of the two parties.

Damagum avoided talking when asked about Obi’s recent trips.

“He (Obi) hasn’t visited me. I am not a poke-noser to be going about trying to know what the visits are all about,” he said

Asked if he would want Obi back in the PDP, the party chair said; “Not only him. Every other person that has been in this party, we want them back.

“The party like I told you, is a brand that you cannot take away. It will accommodate all of us. We are making steps in that direction.

“The true position is that the party has not been approached (for a merger). Maybe individuals are talking about that but as of today, we have not had any discussions as a party with any group.

“PDP has structures all over the country. Look at our performance. PDP can stand alone and win this election. PDP is a solid party and they can come in and join us.

“But I don’t think for now we are contemplating changing our name for any political party that would not add value to us.”

Damagum also discussed the PDP’s current crisis and the need to suspend a few members for their suspected anti-party actions.

The PDP head stated that efforts at reconciliation should be made rather than suspending members.

“After all, most of the agitators for this suspension, go back to their states, what value have they added to the party?” he asked.

“You don’t just sit down because you are aggrieved with somebody or your personal hatred for somebody and you want the party to act along your own thinking.”

A Gentle Reminder: Every obstacle is a stepping stone, every morning; a chance to go again, and those little steps take you closer to your dream.

Nnamdi Okoli