Nation Building: The Need For An Effective
and Credible Mainstream Opposition.

The Shadow Cabinet of Nigeria, a group of
young, diplomatic and peace loving Nigerians
has called on the People's Democratic Party
(PDP) to get it right in selecting a new
substantive national chairman. We are of the
opinion that this decision is critical to the
survival of the party and the sustenance of
democracy in Nigeria.


In a statement signed by the group’s leader,
Oke Umurhohwo, the Shadow Cabinet called
on the PDP leadership to adopt as National
Chairman, an individual of impeccable
character, an effigy of credibility and
integrity, a loyal party member that is devoid
of parochial interest, sectionalism and a
fellow not found wanting by every standard.
He must be courageous and acceptable in his
zone. He should also possess the potential to
build bridges and unite party members.
Read the statement:

In times like this, It is quite understandable
and reasonable to conclude that the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) is undergoing a
most challenging moment since it formation
in 1998. While many people have wrongly
misinterpreted this situation, we are of the
view that it is not new to global history of
political party development.

We have witnessed the fall and rise of
political parties in different climes. The
Labour Party in the United Kingdom is a
major reference point. We also acknowledge
that it is the beauty of democracy for political
parties to be in and out of power.

It is therefore in the overall interest of
Nigerians that we all support the
repositioning of the PDP to become a
responsible opposition. It ability to stand firm
and stay focused is very vital to deepening
our democratic process.

We are however concerned that there is a
desperate attempt by the current ruling party,
the All Progressives Party (APC) through the
Presidency to silent opposition parties and
annihilate the PDP. We have it on good
authorities that moles have also been
procured to destabilize the PDP.

We are sincerely worried that this may spell
doom for our democracy and undermine civil
rule. However, we have resolved as a group
to go beyond serving as a political watchdog
to also strengthen the opposition parties so
that democracy can flourish and serve public
good.

Therefore as part of commitment to support
the opposition parties in the country, we wish
to urge the PDP to maintain eternal vigilance
and put it house in order. Consequently as a
good step forward towards electing it party's
executives from the ward level leading to the
forthcoming National Convention, the party
should ensure the appointment of a
substantive National Chairman from the
Northeast that will sincerely midwife the
electoral process.

This National Chairman, should be an
individual of impeccable character, an effigy
of credibility and integrity, a loyal party
member that is devoid of parochial interest,
sectionalism and a fellow not found wanting
by every standard. He must be courageous
and acceptable in his zone. He should also
possess the potential to build bridges and
unite party members.

Our take on this goes thus, a journey of a
thousand miles begins with a step, it is better
to factor in the favourable results of a long
term approach than that of meeting an
immediate need. If the North East is coming
to complete its term, the period of emergence
of a National Chairman should not extend
beyond the party's National Convention.
We also urge the leadership of the party to
further consult with the PDP founding fathers
on further advices to reposition the party.
While we are aware that some have defected,
but the vast majority are still within the reach
of the party. This is necessary to restructures
the NEC, NWC and BOT.

We are aware that the PDP has announced
the zoning of it 2019 Presidential slot to the
North as a strategy to further strengthen it
base in the North. However, we are of the
opinion that the leadership should first
concentrate on rebuilding and strengthening
the party, learning from the many reasons
why it lost power at the center. The coming
convention provides a great opportunity for
the PDP to rejuvenate the party back and
connect with the Nigerian people.
When Spider webs unite, they can tie up a
lion. More than ever, the PDP needs to
assemble a united front. No father will tell
his repented son to change his surname.
Your decision tomorrow will either make or
mar democracy in Nigeria
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Let's all wake up to nation building.

Not required

I wan buy form for wailing, abeg na how much

rebuilding PDP is our collective responsibility

Rebuilding Nigeria is our collective responsibilities.

foxe:
rebuilding PDP is our collective responsibility

Tonyebarcanista should sue you for this line.






Mark this, your next PDP chairman will be adopted in Tinubu's chalet on the island. PDP is dead and buried .