By Luminous Jannamike

Adolphus Wabara, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees and former Senate President, has declared that Nigerians are weary of hardship, insecurity, and unfulfilled promises under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He made this assertion during his address at the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP, which was held in Abuja on Tuesday.

Wabara, speaking at the high-profile gathering of party leaders, emphasized the urgent need for the PDP to reclaim its position as the leading platform for national transformation.

He stressed that the party must address its internal divisions and present a united front to offer Nigerians a credible alternative to the APC.

“The journey of our party has been long, occasionally turbulent, yet always deeply rooted in our collective aspirations for a united, democratic, and prosperous Nigeria,” Wabara stated.

The former Senate President acknowledged the PDP’s turbulent journey, admitting that self-inflicted challenges, divisions, and lingering grievances have hindered the party’s progress.

However, he expressed confidence in the resilience of the party’s ideals and the loyalty of its supporters.

Wabara called for a genuine and structured reconciliation process within the PDP, urging leaders, elders, youths, and stakeholders to prioritize unity over personal ambitions.

He described reconciliation as a moral imperative, not just a political tactic, and urged the party to open its doors to fresh ideas, new members, and all Nigerians who believe in justice, equity, and good governance.

“As the party of the people, we must recommit to healing these wounds and restoring faith among our members. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the conscience of the party, I call on all of us, leaders, elders, youths, and stakeholders alike, to embrace reconciliation, not merely as a political tactic but as a moral imperative,” Wabara said.

Highlighting the importance of inclusivity, Wabara encouraged the PDP to embrace the youth’s energy, the technocrats’ vision, the passion of women, and the commitment of patriotic Nigerians.

He described the PDP as a ‘big tent’ that must reflect Nigeria’s rich diversity and serve as a platform for national renewal.

“Let us welcome the energy of the youth, the vision of technocrats, the passion of women, and the commitment of patriotic Nigerians who wish to join hands with us in rescuing our nation from the precipice. Let the PDP be known once again as the ‘big tent,’ inclusive, listening, and reflective of Nigeria’s rich diversity,” he declared.

The PDP leader also emphasized the party’s need to strengthen its internal democracy, revamp its communication strategies, and prioritize policies that directly impact ordinary Nigerians.

He urged the party to articulate a people-focused vision and present itself as a champion of a brighter future rather than merely criticizing the government.

“Fellow party members, the ordinary Nigerian is weary, weary of hardship, weary of insecurity, and weary of unfulfilled promises. They are searching for leadership that listens, leadership that delivers, and leadership that acts decisively. Let the PDP rise to this occasion,” Wabara urged.

Wabara called on party members to return to the grassroots with a renewed spirit and a firm resolve to reclaim the PDP’s place as the party that truly understands and loves Nigeria.

“Let us return to the grassroots with a renewed spirit, a clear purpose, and a firm resolve to reclaim our place as the party that not only understands Nigeria but truly loves Nigeria,” he said.

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