- the opposition party remains intact and resilient despite the court cases
- He noted that disagreements are a normal part of any large organisation,
- George argued that the former governor misunderstood the procedure for obtaining nomination forms
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elder statesman and member of the Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, says the opposition party remains intact and resilient despite the court cases and internal disputes currently rocking its ranks.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the PDP chieftain made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday.
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George maintained that the party is far from being divided, describing it as a political “Iroko” that has weathered storms since its formation.
He noted that disagreements are a normal part of any large organisation, insisting that the PDP remains strong at its core.
According to him, the party’s scheduled national convention will still hold as planned. He explained that a court order extending the party’s operational mandate remains in effect until the following Monday, with another ruling expected on December 8.
George, however, expressed surprise that former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, chose litigation over internal conflict resolution.
Addressing Lamido’s grievances, George argued that the former governor misunderstood the procedure for obtaining nomination forms ahead of the 2025 national convention.
He said the National Executive Committee (NEC) had earlier approved the timeline for collection and submission of forms, and aspirants who followed the process were duly attended to.
He stated that Lamido arrived only on the final day designated for the return of forms, not for the purchase, insisting that the process was already closed. George questioned why Lamido did not notify party officials ahead of time, especially given his status.
Reacting to the same issue on the programme, Lamido insisted he approached the court to defend his dignity, stressing that attending the convention would amount to disobeying an existing court order. He also accused PDP governors of contributing to the party’s internal crisis.
Preparations for the convention, scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, have already commenced, with delegates arriving and the venue fully adorned in party colours.
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