The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Taminu Turaki, has expressed the party’s readiness to reclaim power in Nigeria, setting its sights on the upcoming off-season governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti States.

 

Turaki made the statement after a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his Presidential Library residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

During the meeting, Turaki paid tribute to Chief Obasanjo and the founding members of the PDP, emphasizing that the party is more determined than ever to regain its influence in Nigeria’s political landscape.

 

“We are here today to thank Obasanjo for his visionary leadership and contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy during his time in office. His role in building strong institutions continues to benefit the nation today,” Turaki said. “We also came seeking his guidance and inspiration to help us navigate the challenges ahead.”

 

Turaki was accompanied by a powerful delegation, including former Senate President and Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) Adolphus Wabara, former Governors Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger State) and Jonah Jang (Plateau State), former Oyo State Deputy Governor Taofeek Arapaja, and Ogun State PDP Chairman Abayomi Tella.

“We are all here to learn from Baba’s wisdom,” Turaki remarked. “As the proverb goes, a woman who began cooking before you must surely have more broken pots. Today, we have been enriched by Baba’s guidance and are more determined than ever to reclaim power in 2027.”

 

Looking ahead, Turaki outlined the party’s strategy for the 2027 general elections, beginning with a focus on reclaiming Ekiti and Osun States in the upcoming off-season polls.

“PDP is battle-ready for 2027,” Turaki declared. “We will first reclaim Ekiti, followed by Osun. Once we win these two states, it will be clear to everyone that the PDP is on the rise and ready to challenge the APC government’s incompetence.”

 

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He also stressed the importance of unity within the party, noting that the PDP has emerged from its recent convention in Ibadan stronger and more united than ever.

“We are not just ready for 2027; we are prepared to take our rightful place in Nigeria’s democracy,” he said. “The APC is more worried than ever before. The political equation has shifted, and PDP is ready to send them packing.”

 

Ogun State PDP Chairman Abayomi Tella echoed Turaki’s optimism, describing the visit as a “new dawn” for the party. “Party members are excited, and our hope has been rekindled,” Tella said. “The era of past mistakes is behind us. It’s a new dawn, and we are all ready for the future.”

Tella also weighed in on the upcoming 2027 elections, framing it as a battle for the people, not just political parties. “The people of Ogun have seen what’s possible,” he said. “They’ve tasted both the good and the bad, and they understand the difference. With their support, PDP will lead the state in 2027.”

 

Tella concluded with a firm warning to political opponents: “What happened in 2023 will not repeat itself. We will not allow any manipulation or interference, as we saw in the Remo Federal Constituency by-election in August. We, the indigenes and residents of this state, will not be silenced. Our right to vote and be voted for will be defended in 2027.”

 

Source: Channels