PDP not Dead,' Party tells Akpabio

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been at the receiving end of criticism from the current ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, recently describing the opposition party as dead. But the PDP is far from giving up. Instead, it has been quietly working to rebuild its internal structures, attract prominent figures, and record electoral victories across the country. At the heart of this struggle is the PDP's National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, who has been at the forefront of the party's efforts to debunk Akpabio's claims.

While Akpabio's comments may have been meant to belittle the PDP, the opposition party has been quietly gathering momentum. In a statement issued by Haruna Mohammed, the PDP cited several recent developments that directly contradict Akpabio's remarks. These include the decision of Iyabo Obasanjo to identify with the PDP, the reported entry of Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami into the party, and the PDP's victory in the Adamawa State local government elections and the Rivers State Senate bye-election. These electoral wins demonstrate the PDP's ability to compete and win in various parts of the country. Furthermore, the party has pointed to a steady influx of political leaders from Katsina, Jigawa, Imo, Oyo, and other states, which suggests that the PDP is still.

The PDP's resilience is not just about winning elections or attracting prominent figures; it's also about its enduring relevance in Nigeria's democratic landscape. As Haruna Mohammed pointed out, the party has a 27-year history of surviving political turbulence, which demonstrates its resilience and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. This is evidence of the party's ability to evolve and reform, even in the face of adversity. Moreover, the PDP's recent electoral wins and the influx of new members suggest that the party is still able to tap into the aspirations and hopes of Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the current state of affairs.

Akpabio's comments, on the other hand, reflect a certain degree of wishful thinking. By declaring the PDP dead, Akpabio is essentially trying to write off a major opposition party that has been a thorn in the side of the APC. But this is a strategy that is unlikely to succeed. As the PDP pointed out, the infrastructure project at whose inauguration Akpabio made his remarks was supervised by Nyesom Wike, a distinguished member of the PDP currently serving in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is a contradiction that highlights the hypocrisy of Akpabio's comments. If Wike's performance in office reflects the competence and leadership for which the PDP has long been known, then it's difficult to see how Akpabio's remarks can be taken seriously.

In the coming months, the PDP is likely to continue its efforts to rebuild and strengthen its internal structures. With the opposition party's momentum gathering pace, it's possible that we will see more electoral wins and the influx of new members. As the PDP continues to position itself for the future, it's clear that the party is not going to go quietly into the night. Instead, it's going to keep fighting for its rights and the rights of Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the current state of affairs.