***Says Southwest Zonal Congress a model for unity-building
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is actively addressing internal differences and reconciling various interest groups across the country in preparation for the 2027 general elections, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, has said.
Speaking with our correspondent in Abuja, Ologunagba acknowledged that reconciliation within a political party is complex and often slow due to competing interests—personal, regional, or communal—but emphasized that the PDP is steadily making progress through established mechanisms.
“This election is about the people,” he stated. “Reconciliation is never easy because individuals come with vested interests, but our party has a structure in place to navigate these challenges. That process is ongoing.”
He highlighted the efforts of the PDP’s Reconciliation Committee, which has been engaging stakeholders across the six geopolitical zones to mend fences and unify the party.
“We just concluded a very successful Southwest Zonal Congress,” Ologunagba noted. “Despite differences, the process was seamless, and the turnout was impressive. It demonstrated the PDP’s capacity to manage internal disagreements and come out stronger.”
He described the Southwest as a critical political bloc with a history of leadership in national discourse and praised its example in demonstrating that reconciliation is possible even in the face of entrenched positions.
“The Lagos chapter, for instance, had longstanding divisions, but those were resolved through dialogue and compromise. This is what great political institutions do—build consensus without being disagreeable,” he added.
Ologunagba said the unity achieved in the Southwest would serve as a template for other zones, as the PDP works to reposition itself as a strong contender in the 2027 general elections.
“We are committed to a politics of inclusion, give-and-take, and national interest. The success of the Southwest Congress is a reflection of what we can replicate nationwide,” he said.
The PDP, which held power at the national level for 16 years before losing to the APC in 2015, has been grappling with internal conflicts and regional rivalries in recent years. However, party leaders have expressed confidence that ongoing reconciliation efforts will return the PDP to national prominence.
