PDP Ready, Repositioned for 2027, Says Fintiri

The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is undergoing major restructuring and will be fully prepared to challenge for power in the 2027 general elections.

Fintiri, who also chairs the PDP’s National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), made the statement while outlining preparations for the party’s forthcoming national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan later this year.

According to him, the exercise would mark a turning point in the party’s journey towards unity, discipline, and electoral strength.

“The PDP is ready and being repositioned to reclaim its place as the leading political force in Nigeria,” Fintiri said. “We are focused on healing divisions, strengthening our structures, and ensuring that Nigerians see us as a credible alternative in 2027.”

The governor stressed that the party’s leadership has prioritised reconciliation, bringing aggrieved members back into the fold, and fostering inclusiveness at all levels. He urged stakeholders to put aside personal ambition and concentrate on building a cohesive organisation capable of competing effectively with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fintiri also cautioned party members and political appointees against premature campaigning, warning that distracting moves towards 2027 could undermine governance. “Service delivery and accountability should be our focus now,” he said, adding that PDP’s credibility would be measured not only by promises but also by the performance of its governors and elected officials.

Political observers say the push to reposition the PDP comes at a critical moment. The party has struggled with internal divisions, defections, and leadership tussles in recent years.

The Ibadan convention, analysts note, will test whether the PDP can present a united front and lay the groundwork for a serious challenge in 2027.

Supporters of the opposition party argue that widespread economic hardship and public discontent with the APC government provide an opening for the PDP’s resurgence. But critics caution that unless the party demonstrates unity and articulates clear policy alternatives, it risks falling into the same old patterns of internal conflict.

Fintiri, however, remains optimistic. He said the repositioning process was already yielding results, with stronger communication among party structures, revived grassroots mobilisation, and renewed confidence among members. “Our focus is not just on winning elections, but on providing the leadership Nigerians deserve,” he declared.

With preparations for the national convention intensifying, the PDP is seeking to send a strong signal that it is not only reorganising but also ready to mount a credible bid for power in 2027.