Inside The PDP's Battle For Unity: Can The Party Overcome Its Challenges Before 2027?

Former Governor Tambuwal Warns PDP: Resolve Internal Issues or Risk Losing in 2027

Anderson Cooper here, and let's dive into the heart of Nigerian politics. Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State, has raised some serious concerns about the future of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In an exclusive chat with The Sun in Abuja, Tambuwal didn’t mince words when he said that unless the PDP can address its internal rifts, the party might struggle to secure a victory in the upcoming 2027 election.

For those of you who might not know, Tambuwal is no stranger to political drama. He’s been in the game long enough to recognize the warning signs of a party on the brink. And right now, he’s sounding the alarm bells. He emphasized that the PDP needs to bring everyone back to the table—no matter their differences—and work toward a common goal: the party's triumph.

Tambuwal stated, “I have concerns for my party because we still have issues, outstanding issues; issues that have remained unresolved among personalities, among individual leaders and members of the party.” He went on to stress that moving forward without addressing these problems would be a recipe for disaster. “So, coming to prosecute the elections of 2027 may be difficult for the PDP without taking steps to now bring everybody back on the same page, working together for the victory of the party…”

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Dan Orbih's Take: The Need for Accountability and Constitution Adherence

Meanwhile, Dan Orbih, the PDP National Vice Chairman for the South-South region, chimed in with his own thoughts. According to Orbih, the PDP must shake off its reputation for impunity and start adhering strictly to its own constitution. He made it clear that any party, regardless of its current struggles, can still emerge victorious if it gets its act together.

Orbih acknowledged that the PDP is currently facing a myriad of challenges, but he believes that these obstacles aren’t insurmountable. He explained, “No doubt PDP is facing a lot of challenges at the moment. But there is nothing that is impossible. It is the enormity of the problems confronting the party that is making people to quickly jump to that conclusion.”

He continued, “I believe that, yes, we have problems; I also believe if we do things right, we can stand a good chance like any other political party. But at the moment, there is a whole lot to be done. We must move away from the PDP now accustomed culture of impunity and start to do things the way they should be done.”

Rebuilding Trust: The Party's Reward Culture

Orbih also pointed out that the party needs to revisit its reward culture. In his view, the PDP should be showing appreciation to those who have worked tirelessly for its success. These loyal members deserve recognition and rewards for their dedication, whether in good times or bad. Orbih warned against constantly attacking and undermining such individuals, as this only demoralizes others.

He further elaborated, “We must uphold the constitution of the party at all times. There must be conscious efforts to bring together, everybody. As it is today, the party is sharply divided. A lot of people are not happy and above all, the party must start to cultivate the reward culture of showing appreciation to those who have worked hard for the party; those who have supported the party; those who have been with the party in good and bad times. Such people must be rewarded.”

Orbih concluded by insisting that everyone within the party—from governors to the Board of Trustees (BoT), the National Working Committee, and the Zonal Working Committees—must adhere to the party's constitution. “Every person must subject himself to the constitution of the party – the governors, the BoT, the National Working Committee, Zonal Working Committee; every person must subject himself to the constitution of the party.”

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As the PDP moves forward, the question remains: can the party overcome its internal divisions and rebuild trust among its members? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain—2027 is just around the corner, and the clock is ticking.