Governor Seyi Makinde, has charged members of the Peoples Democratic Party not to despair amid the wave of defection that has hit the party over the past few months.
Makinde made this remark on Monday during the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Transportation Subcommittee in Abuja.
He assured members that the party’s current challenges are only temporary and that victory lies ahead.
Makinde, who is the Chairman of the Transportation Subcommittee, encouraged members to remain steadfast, united, and focused on the greater goal of rebuilding the party for national success.
“We are all from every corner of this country. We have individuals from the Northwest, from the North-Central, from the North-East, from the South-West, from the South-South, and from the South-East.
“That is PDP. They can go out there and say that PDP is not everywhere, but let me give you the assurance that PDP is in every ward of this country.
“So I want to ask you, please, let us show commitment and let us show dedication. And let me digress a little bit and use this opportunity to tell our people, PDP members all over this country, that this situation may appear like it’s difficult.
“The news out there people are defecting, governors are defecting.
“I have good news. It may appear that it’s getting worse. But usually, when you want something that will endure, it will usually get worse before it gets better. So don’t even think otherwise. From when the 34 wise men came together to put democracy on the map for this country, at the beginning of this republic in 1999, PDP has always been a constant factor, either as a ruling party or the main opposition party since 2015.
“We’re not going anywhere. So I want to encourage you, when you hear the news that certain people have defected, please, just hold your own corner for PDP. Hold your own corner for PDP. And this is the moment where new, authentic heroes are going to be made. Not only for PDP but for our country. So this is not the time to despair at all. It’s not the time to engage in self-doubt. This is the time to come out boldly and be counted.”
Makinde appealed to party members to have confidence in the leadership that will emerge from the forthcoming PDP National Elective Convention, assuring that the party will produce capable leaders committed to rescuing Nigeria.
