We Have Resurrected PDP, Says Bode George

 Chief Olabode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of its Board of Trustees, declared that the party has been “resurrected” following efforts to resolve its internal crises and reposition it for the 2027 general elections.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, George highlighted recent reconciliation moves, including closed-door meetings of the PDP’s Board of Trustees and engagements with key stakeholders, as evidence of the party’s revival. He emphasized that the PDP remains Nigeria’s best hope for addressing economic hardship, insecurity, and governance challenges under the APC-led government.

George’s optimism comes in the wake of significant setbacks for the PDP, including the sealing of its national secretariat by the FCTA and public disputes involving figures like Nyesom Wike and Sule Lamido. He praised President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to pause Wike’s property revocations, which allowed the PDP a 14-day grace period to settle its ground rent debts, describing it as a gesture that prevented further embarrassment. George also called for unity among PDP governors and leaders, urging them to set aside personal ambitions and focus on rebuilding the party’s grassroots support.

The claim of resurrection has been met with mixed reactions. Supporters view George’s leadership and the Board of Trustees’ efforts as critical to stabilizing the PDP, while skeptics argue that deep-rooted factionalism and defections to the APC pose ongoing threats. The party’s ability to present a united front and articulate a clear alternative vision will be tested in upcoming state congresses and primaries. George’s statement reflects a determination to reclaim the PDP’s relevance, but the party faces an uphill battle to regain public trust and challenge the APC’s dominance in 2027.