The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamaldeen Ajibade, has cautioned that the party could lose the 2027 presidential election if internal divisions are not resolved.
Speaking in Abuja at the PDP National Restoration Movement National Summit, Ajibade joined other leaders, including the Movement’s National President, Joseph Onuoha, in stressing the urgent need for reconciliation and unity within the party.
“A fractured PDP cannot heal a fractured nation. It is only when we restore internal harmony and democracy that we can credibly present ourselves as the alternative Nigeria desperately seeks,” Ajibade declared.
He warned that persistent disputes, if left unresolved, could resurface before the next general elections and undermine the party’s chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“A house divided against itself cannot stand. A divided PDP cannot win elections. A divided PDP cannot save Nigeria,” he said.
Recalling PDP’s past achievements in government, including stabilising democracy, attracting foreign investment, and introducing key reforms under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ajibade urged members to prioritise unity over personal ambition.
“Unity requires sacrifice. We must place Nigeria above personal ambition. Ambition is not a sin, but when ambition threatens the core values and existence of the party we have all built, it becomes destructive,” he noted.
Ajibade emphasised that restoring harmony would not only boost PDP’s electoral prospects in 2027 but also restore public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic future.
Also speaking, Mr. Onuoha expressed optimism about the PDP’s structures across all 36 states and the FCT, saying they remain strong enough to deliver candidates in future elections. He urged members to support the party’s candidate in the upcoming 2026 FCT election, putting aside grievances for the sake of reconciliation.
