Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation and Convention Committee, Bukola Saraki, has raised fresh concerns over an impending wave of defections from the opposition party.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Friday, Saraki warned that the PDP is yet to witness the “worst of the defections,” citing unresolved internal disputes and elite-driven grievances.
The former Kwara State governor, who leads the party’s seven-member reconciliation team, said while the PDP is navigating turbulent waters at the national level, its support base at the grassroots remains largely intact.
“We have just under two years to election, and we are lucky to have that. I think, with a lot of commitment and understanding, it is not a lost cause.
“A party of over 26 years of history, that has been around, the largest party, we will definitely have low times like this.”
Saraki further clarified that INEC’s position on the secretaryship matter aligns with a Supreme Court judgment delivered on March 21, 2025, which affirmed Anyanwu as the legitimate PDP secretary.
He disclosed that the PDP is already laying the groundwork for a credible presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasising the need for generational change in the party’s leadership.
“This is not just about resolving today’s issues. It’s about building for the future. The next convention must not be business as usual. We must bring in new, younger faces who represent the future of this party,” he said.
