Saraki made the appeal in a heartfelt statement posted on his social media page, after attending a PDP Consultative Conference convened by one of the party’s founding fathers, Jerry Gana.

“It was an honour to join the founding fathers and stakeholders of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, today at the Consultative Conference,” Saraki wrote.

The former Senate President highlighted the PDP’s legacy of national development, pointing out that during its 16 years in power, Nigeria emerged as Africa’s largest economy and experienced greater national unity.

“Let’s not abandon a ship in need of repairs. If you must leave, let it be on ideology not anger, the ultimate goal must be to put Nigeria first and rise above the propaganda designed to divide us as a party,”Saraki urged.

He praised Gana for bringing party stakeholders together for what he called a “family meeting,” and reaffirmed his personal dedication to the PDP, declaring that he would never abandon the party.

“The PDP was built on solid foundations. Its founders handed it over to us with trust. God forbid that we become the generation that lets it fall apart,” Saraki added.