National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has affirmed that the party remains united and intact in spite of ongoing internal and external challenges.
Damagum gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja following a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
He emphasised that the PDP had developed a strong internal mechanism for resolving disputes and maintaining cohesion.
“We know our problems, and we solve them within ourselves. As you can see, we are all here as the NWC of this party,” he said.
“We remain united despite all the challenges. We have sat down to discuss all thorny issues and thrashed them out today.”
Damagum confirmed that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will go ahead as scheduled from 23 to 25 July, and urged party members considering defection to reconsider.
“There is no place that will be as accommodating as the PDP. But if they feel otherwise, I will wish them good luck. But I know they will run back to us,” he stated.
“To our members, I want to bring good tidings that your party is intact.”
The chairman also cautioned members against demarketing the party, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken where necessary.
“We will watch them and take appropriate actions at the right time. If you believe in this party, you should be an ambassador that protects the fortunes that this party has given to the citizens of this country when in power,” he said.
(NAN)