Those Who Think PDP Is Dead Are Dreamers, Boasts Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of its Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has dismissed claims that the party is dead, describing such views as baseless dreams.
Speaking to journalists in Lagos, George said the PDP remains a formidable political institution and is undergoing a process of revival despite recent challenges.
According to him, those who are predicting the demise of the party are out of touch with political realities.
He likened the PDP to an Iroko tree with deep roots, saying it cannot be uprooted by temporary setbacks. George noted that the party’s recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting marked a major step toward its recovery and internal restructuring.
“Those who think the PDP is dead are dreamers. The party has gone through difficult times, but we have not fallen. We have already done the resurrection. This party is an Iroko tree because the tap root is so deep. PDP is not dead,” he said.
The PDP stalwart emphasized that while the party has faced leadership crises, defections, and disunity, it still maintains a national presence and grassroots support that cannot be ignored.
He insisted that the NEC meeting has reignited confidence among party members and signaled the beginning of a new chapter for the party.
George also reiterated his refusal to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which he accused of misgovernance and causing hardship across the country. He maintained that the PDP, despite its internal issues, remains a better alternative to the APC.
“I will never join the APC. The government has failed Nigerians. Prices are skyrocketing, people are suffering, there is no direction. PDP made mistakes, but it is the only party with a true national structure and experience in governance,” he said.
While expressing optimism about the PDP’s future, George acknowledged the need for urgent reforms within the party. He called for the establishment of a national reconciliation committee to address grievances from the last convention and unite the various factions within the party.
He warned that the PDP is “drifting very badly” and urged leaders to act fast to prevent further deterioration. With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, he said the time to rebuild and reposition the party is now.
George’s remarks come amid growing speculation about the future of the PDP following internal disagreements and a wave of defections in key states.
However, his comments reflect a determination among some party elders to restore the party’s standing and relevance in Nigeria’s political landscape.
