The Peoples Democratic Party Acting Chairman, Umar Damagum has alleged that the Labour Party and NNPP are not real parties but mere vehicles created to run for office. He confidently stated that the PDP remains the party to beat, despite the crisis that started in 2015, and emphasized that it has survived as a solid entity.
He highlighted the party’s resilience and determination, attributing its strength to its truly democratic nature. He acknowledged that losing an election brings challenges, and the PDP is currently facing such challenges. However, he emphasized that the party should take responsibility for its situation, rather than blaming external factors. He reflected on the past, stating that if the party had handled its situation better in 2015, it would not be in its current position. Despite the struggles, he expressed the party’s determination and commitment to bouncing back.
He said in an interview with Daily Trust, “Without any apology to anyone, this PDP is still the party to beat. It remains the largest party we’ve always claimed it to be. Why? Despite the crisis that started in 2015, we’ve survived as a solid entity — the People’s Democratic Party. I want you to underline that. Labour Party and NNPP are not real parties, they are just vehicles created to run for office.
The truly democratic party is the PDP. Of course, as in any African country, losing an election brings challenges, and that’s what we’re seeing now. We should blame ourselves, not anyone else. If we had handled our situation in 2015 better, we wouldn’t be in this position now. But despite our struggles, we remain determined and committed to bouncing back.”….View _ More