The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has appealed to Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, to return to the party fold.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, left the PDP in 2022 ahead of the presidential election, citing limitations in achieving his ambition within the party structure.
The appeal came during an enlarged meeting of the PDP State Executive Committee (SEC) held in Awka on Thursday, aimed at reviewing the party’s current status and determining a new path forward.
In a communiqué signed by State Chairman, Mr. Chidi Chidebe, the party emphasized that alliances with ideologically incompatible formations under the guise of coalitions were unlikely to deliver the desired outcomes.
“The committee extends an open invitation to all aggrieved and former members of the PDP in Anambra, particularly our revered former governor, Mr. Peter Obi, to return home and reunite with the now rejuvenated and restructured PDP,” the statement read.
“We will gladly welcome our brothers and sisters back to join us in the collective quest for a better Nigeria.”
The party also urged the electorate in Anambra to support its candidates, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor and his running mate, Mr. Francis Okeke, in the upcoming election. It called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process.
“We call on the good people of Anambra to remain steadfast in their historic support for the PDP and to come out en masse to vote for our candidates,” Chidebe added.
The SEC also announced the unanimous nomination of Chief Clems Ezike to fill the vacant position of National Ex-Officio from Anambra State and urged the Southeast Zonal Executive Committee led by Chief Ali Odefa to transmit the nomination to the party’s national secretariat.
The committee commended the party leadership for the successful National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on May 27 and expressed satisfaction with ongoing efforts to resolve internal crises.