Amid swirling rumours of collapse and disarray, the Senate Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a firm and united declaration: the PDP is not crumbling—it is evolving, growing, and preparing for a stronger future.
Addressing journalists at the National Assembly on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Senator Patrick Abba Moro, flanked by fellow PDP Senators, dismissed speculation that internal tensions signaled the end of the party.
“Let it be clear—our party is not in disarray. We are not collapsing. We are confronting our challenges head-on, and from these trials, a stronger PDP will emerge,” Moro declared.
The caucus urged party members nationwide to ignore “deliberate misinformation” and remain committed, noting that internal disagreements are not only normal in a democracy but also common across political parties.
“We’ve seen crisis within the APC, Labour Party, NNPP, and others. The PDP is no exception. What matters is our resolve—and we are resolved to rebuild, reform, and reclaim our place as Nigeria’s leading political force.”
While acknowledging the reality of internal frictions, the caucus emphasized that the PDP remains Nigeria’s largest opposition platform, with national presence and deep grassroots support in every region.
The Senators also issued a strong warning against efforts to undermine Nigeria’s multiparty democracy by pushing the nation toward a one-party dominance.
“Democracy thrives on opposition. Weakening alternative voices is not victory—it is democratic regression,” the statement read.
“Any system that crushes opposition is laying the groundwork for tyranny. The PDP will continue to provide Nigerians with a credible, people-centered alternative.”
The caucus also addressed ongoing talks about possible political coalitions. While open to collaboration, they stressed that any coalition must be built on ideology and institutional strength—not personality cults.
“Coalitions must be driven by political parties, not individuals. And if a coalition becomes necessary, the PDP—by size, history, and structure—must lead that conversation,” Moro stated.
Concluding the briefing, the PDP Senators rallied their base:
“This party is not in retreat—it is regrouping. Out of our current challenges will rise a revitalized PDP, ready to serve, ready to lead, and ready to win.”