Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, has stated that the political landscape ahead of the 2027 election has shifted, framing it as a contest between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigerian populace, rather than a direct contest with the PDP.
He characterized the recent wave of defections from the PDP as being motivated by greed and selfish interests, but emphasized that these actions would not deter the party’s commitment to national rebuilding.
Referring specifically to the recent defection of Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, Abdullahi asserted that there was no justifiable reason for governors elected on the PDP platform to abandon the party.
He stated, “As we approach 2027, it’s not about PDP and APC anymore; it’s now APC against Nigerians.”
He continued, “It’s nothing other than greed, avarice, and selfishness on the part of those leaving because, to the best of my knowledge and that of Nigerians, you cannot find a compelling reason that would warrant a governor completing his second term, for example, in Bayelsa, to want to leave the party.”
Addressing the impact on PDP, Abdullahi added, “To the best of the PDP, it is good riddance to bad rubbish. If only we can weed out these elements before our convention next month, we will emerge more cohesive and better prepared to retrieve this country from what we consider an army of occupation masquerading as a democratic government.”
The PDP spokesperson also expressed concern about the nation’s condition under the APC administration, stating that Nigerians have endured significant hardship over the past decade, particularly in the last two years.
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