The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is actively working to strengthen the party and unseat the current administration in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
To enhance its chances of winning the next elections, the PDP is in discussions to bring back some influential politicians who previously left the party.
Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, shared this information during an interview with Channels Television.
He attributed the party’s loss in the 2023 elections to the defections of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to other parties shortly before the presidential polls. Abdullahi expressed optimism, stating that there is hope for the party’s future.
“We lost Kwankwaso and Peter Obi—just imagine if they were still with us; we could have won those elections,” he said. “The APC claimed they defeated us by over a million votes. With just one of these individuals still in our party, that gap could have been closed, and we would likely be in power today. Nigerians wouldn’t be facing the current despair and despondency.”
Abdullahi also revealed that talks are ongoing to bring back Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his counterpart in the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Certainly, discussions are progressing,” he stated, adding, “You will see Peter Obi engaging with Atiku, and meeting with (Nasir) El-Rufai. Managing a party is quite challenging, but we are doing our best to navigate the difficulties we face. Rest assured, we will find a way forward. We have learned our lessons in a tough manner.”
