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Chief Olabode George Remains Optimistic About Pdp’s Future Amid Defections, Rejects One-party State Fears
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CHIEF OLABODE GEORGE REMAINS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT PDP’S FUTURE AMID DEFECTIONS, REJECTS ONE-PARTY STATE FEARS

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Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, remains optimistic about the future of the party despite the recent wave of defections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In an exclusive interview, Chief George dismissed concerns that Nigeria might be headed towards a one-party state following the recent mass defections from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stressed that Nigeria’s diverse and multi-tribal society would prevent such a shift, arguing that the nation is too complex to function under a single-party system.

 

"People should do an in-depth analysis of all the parties and take a stand. As far as I am concerned, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori left the PDP because of Ifeanyi Okowa, whom he considers his godfather," Chief George said, addressing the defections. "We need to learn from what they do in South Africa, where the party is supreme and can make decisions, even removing leaders when necessary."

The defections, including that of Governor Oborevwori, have raised concerns about the PDP’s viability as a strong opposition party. However, Chief George expressed confidence that the PDP would weather the storm, noting that the party had a strong structure, unlike the APC, which he claimed lacked organizational cohesion.

 

"I don’t believe this nation will turn into a one-party state. Nigerians are too clever to let that happen. The Constitution does not permit any tribe to permanently hold office," he said, underlining his belief in the resilience of Nigeria’s democracy.

Regarding the upcoming 2027 elections, Chief George questioned the President's handling of critical issues like the economy, insecurity, and national development. He asked what the defectors hoped to achieve by joining the APC, which he argued had not shown significant improvements in these areas.

Chief George further emphasized that the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP would play a crucial role in determining the party’s future. "At the NEC meeting, many decisions will be made. It is after that meeting that we will know whether the real democrats—those who believe in the PDP—will save it or collapse it," he added.

 

On the growing North/South divide, particularly in the context of President Tinubu’s second-term bid and the 2027 election politics, Chief George firmly rejected the idea that Nigeria’s political future was divided along regional lines. He asserted that Nigeria is an indivisible nation, where every citizen's input matters. "Nigeria is not a North/South issue. It is one indivisible nation where every human being matters," he concluded.

As Nigeria heads toward the 2027 elections, the direction of the PDP will depend on how the party handles its internal dynamics and responds to the current political challenges.

"This represents a significant development in our ongoing coverage of current events."
— Editorial Board

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