Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to stand firm and actively defend their positions within the party, emphasizing that true loyalty means holding your own corner amid challenges rather than fleeing to uncertain alternatives.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Transportation Sub-Committee of the Party in Abuja, Governor Makinde likened the PDP to a resilient family home – one built on the solid foundations of democratic ideals, social justice, and the aspirations of millions of Nigerians.
“From the beginning of this Republic in 1999, PDP has always been a constant factor, either as a ruling Party, or the main opposition Party from 2015. We are not going anywhere. When you hear news…certain people have defected, please, just hold your own corner for PDP, and this is the moment where new authentic heroes are going to be made” – Governor Seyi Makinde declared.
The Governor’s message comes at a pivotal moment for the PDP, as the party gears up for its national convention in November and continues to navigate internal dialogues and external pressures.
Makinde highlighted recent successes, including the peaceful Oyo State congress, as proof that unity and inclusivity can prevail.
Governor Makinde reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the PDP’s core values, pledging to work tirelessly with fellow governors, the National Working Committee, and grassroots members to ensure a fair, transparent, and democratic national convention.
He called on all stakeholders to prioritize collective progress over personal ambitions, warning that division only serves those who seek to perpetuate the status quo of hardship under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that the train to Ibadan has taken off already, and those standing on its way are attempting suicide.
