Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State have started taking steps to strengthen unity in the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
The move came to public knowledge when members comprising former councillors and representatives from wards in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area held a special meeting to discuss issues affecting the party and how to fortify it at the local and ward levels in the state.
A former councillor from Surko Ward, Birnin Kudu, Ado Nagoda, while speaking to newsmen at Brinin Kudu, explained that the meeting was organised by the Association of Former Councilors of the PDP Birnin Kudu LGA with the aim to promote unity and cohesion among party members.
According to him the meeting was attended by all former councillors, representatives from the eleven wards in the local government, and party officials. He explained that they considered it necessary to bring themselves together to prevent the factionalisation of the party.
He added that they also discussed issues that may strengthen the party at local and ward levels, adding noting the meeting became necessary to curtail the efforts of some members wishing to create factions in the party.
Nagoda assured all that PDP’s structure remains intact and urged members to remain loyal to ensure the party’s success in future elections, despite the recent defections.
He stressed that the party still holds its structure intact despite waves of defection at various times.
He lamented that some party members have been engaging in activities that undermine the party’s unity.
He explained, “Some members lacking in true democracy have been going round political wards to divert the attention of supporters into camps for their personal ambitions.”
According to him, the meeting sought to refocus members on the party’s core ideology, rooted in true democracy, leadership quality and good governance, as espoused by former Governor Sule Lamido.
Nagoda stressed the need for members to remain focused on what he called the principles of the party.
