As the battle for the soul of PDP in Rivers State continues to heat up, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says his supporters are the true PDP and not adulterated like the other group who are bent on destroying the party.
Governor Fubara who stated this while addressing members of the PDP Youth Leaders Forum during a courtesy visit to the Government House this Sunday, reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
“On our part, we are doing our best in the state to ensure that the true soul of the party is kept alive. And when I say the true soul, you understand that we are not adulterated—we are the true PDP, and we remain PDP. We are doing everything to make sure we stand strong”, he pointed out.
The governor stressed the need for loyalty, unity, and resilience to ensure the party’s continued strength and relevance.
While acknowledging challenges within the party, Governor Fubara explained that some decisions might have been misunderstood but were necessary to uphold good governance.
“There have been instances where our loyalty has been questioned, but desperate situations require desperate measures”
“So, maybe a few things we have done in the course of ensuring that we continue good governance might have been misinterpreted. However, that does not mean we are not PDP. We must ensure that our government moves forward”.
He therefore appealed for collective efforts to address internal party issues and promote national unity, stressing the importance of preserving Nigeria’s stability.
The Governor who commended the PDP Youth Leaders Forum for their initiative, expressed confidence in the contributions of young leaders to the party’s revival and assured them of his administration’s support.
He further enjoined party members to set aside ethnic and religious differences and work collectively toward the progress of the PDP and the nation at large.
In his speech, the Chairman of the PDP Youth Leaders Forum, Jamilu Ali Kalshingi, commended Governor Fubara’s dedication to preserving the unity and integrity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Kalshingi expressed delight over the recent court judgments affirming the election of local government chairmen in Rivers State and the judgement nullifying the PDP congresses, declaring that the victory is not only for you and Rivers State but also for Nigeria, the youths, and the party.
He assured Governor Fubara of the PDP Youth Forum’s support in the ongoing efforts to restore the party’s unity and strength, describing the governor’s focus and resilience in the face of political challenges as exemplary.
Baring his mind, the Secretary of the Forum, Brown Odey, emphasized the need for the PDP to operate equitably across all states and commended the newly constituted Acting Executive Committee in Rivers State for recognizing Governor Fubara as the leader of the party in the state.
