During a meeting with Abia North stakeholders held at the home of Mandela Obasi, the representative for Ohafia North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, the party’s chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, expressed optimism about the PDP’s resurgence to regain its previous prominence in Abia State and throughout Nigeria by 2027. In the meeting with Abia North stakeholders, Obasi expressed confidence that the PDP will secure a greater number of House of Assembly members, senators, and House of Representatives members in 2027.Notable attendees included the party’s legal adviser, Ukpai Ukairo; the PDP Legal Adviser for the South East and Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Asuoha; Abia North PDP chairman, Okereke Elendu; former House of Representatives member for Arochukwu Federal Constituency, Uko Nkole; and Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Chinedu Ndubuisi from Bende South State Constituency, among others. He urged party members to remain resolute and promised them of his unwavering support for the party in the area.vvvv
They reaffirmed the party’s stability, emphasizing its strong organizational framework and standing as the country’s most democratic party. Notwithstanding the recent defections of certain members, the attendees emphasized the significance of unity among members to accomplish notable successes in 2027 and asked party officials to continue paying attention to the problems of their voters.
“PDP will rise again,” Amah declared. We are capable of winning. We will win the election if you give us the candidate that the people have chosen. The majority of seats in the state House of Assembly will be won by us if you offer tickets to the electorate.vv
“Under my watch, anybody who undertakes any step to sell this party will suffer its consequences. The only saving grace is that if you don’t like PDP, step out. I have absolute confidence that we will succeed as a party.”
Following comprehensive discussions regarding the party’s current status, future prospects, and strategic direction, a statement endorsed by 40 dedicated members reaffirmed their dedication to the unity, advancement, and overall welfare of the PDP in Abia State.
They expressed their determination to “work diligently to ensure that the PDP regains control of the Abia State Government House by 2027.”
Additionally, they extended their unwavering support for Elder Abraham Amah and praised the State Working Committee for its efforts in revitalising the party.
“We stand solidly behind Elder Abraham Amah in his bold and strategic leadership of the party and pledge our total loyalty and cooperation to his administration,” the communique stated.
They called on all party members and leaders across the Abia North zone to close ranks, eschew all divisive tendencies, and work together in the spirit of brotherhood and unity for the progress of the party, pleading, “We encourage greater participation of youths and women in party activities, in line with our belief in inclusive leadership and generational synergy”.
They commended the PDP caucus in the Abia State House of Assembly and urged them to continue playing their oversight role diligently while remaining true to the party’s ambassadors.
The meeting also resolved to establish local strategy and reconciliation committees across Abia North to harmonise interests, address unresolved issues, and ensure a united front for restoring PDP’s political dominance in the zone and the state at large.
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