Our Umbrella Is Big Enough, Say PDP Senators

THE Senate Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated that the party should take the lead in any coalition formed ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking at a meeting in Abuja, on Thursday, May 22, Minority Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the caucus, Abba Moro, said PDP was well positioned to steer a coalition capable of strengthening democratic governance, adding: “We are not averse to the idea and ideals of coalition; the synthesisation of ideas and creating a harmony of ideals will further the beauty of democracy.
“However, any such coalition should be driven by political parties and not individuals.
“As the biggest of all the opposition parties, the PDP’s umbrella is big enough to accommodate all persons desirous of coalition.
“The Peoples Democratic Party, therefore, should drive the coalition if and when it becomes necessary.”
The caucus dismissed suggestions that PDP was collapsing, insisting that internal disagreements are not exclusive to any one party.
More stated: “The current conflicts in the PDP are not different from what other parties, like the APC, Labour Party and NNPP are facing.”
The senators urged party members to remain resolute, expressing confidence that PDP would emerge stronger and more competitive, even as they warned against weakening the opposition.
Moro said democracy thrives when there is a strong counterbalance to the ruling party, adding: “The beauty of democracy is in the existence of robust opposition to keep the ruling party in check to ensure good governance.
“Celebrating the emasculation of other parties and tilting towards a one-party state will not advance the cause of democracy.”
He charged members nationwide to recommit to PDP’s ideals, as it is capable of offering Nigerians a credible alternative, noting: “Out of the throes of the current conflicts in the party will arise a renewed, vibrant party that will give Nigeria an alternative to the current ruling party.”
Recall that on May 15, Moro had described politicians defecting from the PDP to APC as “sinners” looking for “political forgiveness.”