PDP Declares Strength Amid Akpabio's 'Dead' Claims

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) issued a statement on Wednesday, dismissing claims made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that the party is dead. Instead, PDP asserted that it is growing stronger and expanding its national support base in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

The statement, released from the party's national public secretariat by Jungudo Haruna Moham, emphasized that recent political developments indicate the party's ability to attract influential figures and consolidate its position across the country. Akpabio's remarks were made during the inauguration of a project by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who described PDP as a dead political party.

PDP countered this by citing its successes in various elections, including the Adamawa State local government elections and the Rivers State Senate bye-election, and noted the influx of political leaders from states like Katsina, Jigawa, Imo, and Oyo. The party commended Wike for his performance in delivering infrastructure and public services, reflecting PDP's longstanding tradition of effective governance.