The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied moving the structure of the party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
PDP said neither the national leadership nor the state leadership of the party has initiated any coalition or alignment with any other political party or groups.
Leaders of the party, in statement endorsed by Senator Bode Olajumoke, Dr Eddy Olafeso, Hon. Agboola Ajayi and others in Akure, on Wednesday, noted that the PDP remained strong, focused, and unshaken in the face of the political seasons which they said often come with distractions.
“Our eyes are fixed on the goal — to rescue, rebuild, and reposition Nigeria and Ondo State through the ballot in the coming elections and offer of good governance.
“The strength of our Party does not lie in mere headlines or temporary alignments; it lies in the loyalty of our members, the consistency of our vision, and the power of our grassroots connections.
“So, we encourage those that might have been misled to believing that the PDP was a part of any coalition or merger to have a rethink and retrace their political steps. The PDP remains our Party,” the statement said.
It added, “We understand that recent media narratives and the movements of some political figures have created an atmosphere of uncertainty as well raised questions among some of our members.
“We wish, as Leaders of the PDP in Ondo State, to offer clarity, encouragement, and reassurance to all of you who have stood with the PDP through thick and thin, that neither the national leadership nor the Ondo State leadership has yet initiated any coalition or alignment with any other political party or groups.
“Let it be clearly stated that the PDP in Ondo State is strong, focused, and unshaken. Political seasons often come with distractions. They come with waves of uncertainty, especially for those who are unsure of their convictions.
“But this is not the time to waver. This is the time to be more committed than ever before. This is the time to organise, mobilise, and energise our bases as we prepare for the crucial tasks ahead.
“We are very much aware of the ongoing national conversations on coalitions and third forces. These are not strange in our political landscape. However, we urge all our members to remain vigilant, discerning, and loyal to the collective dreams of the PDP.”
They maintained that the coalitions, many of which were yet to define a clear ideological or people-centred direction, cannot replace the tested deep-rooted structures and legacy of the PDP.
The leaders of the party assured that the PDP shall in due course make its future plans known to the public through its statutory organs.
