Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has charged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State to remain united and committed as the party approaches a critical phase in its rebuilding process.
Speaking at a pre-national convention dinner held at his Abuja residence, which brought together Kwara delegates, aspirants, state executives, and key stakeholders, Saraki described the forthcoming convention as a defining moment for the party.
According to his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki noted that the PDPโs journey to securing a place on the ballot is one that requires collective sacrifice and unwavering dedication, emphasizing that the convention represents the โlast legโ in building a formidable platform capable of reclaiming the state.
โAlhamdulillah that we are at this point,โ Saraki said, expressing gratitude for the progress made so far.
โThis convention is very important to usโnot just as a party, but as a state seeking a credible platform for contest,” he said.
The former governor of Kwara State urged all aspirants to approach the process of primaries after the convention with maturity, stressing that the contest is not a โdo-or-die affair,โ but rather a collective mission to ensure the partyโs victory and the rescue of the state from its current challenges.
He said : โWhat is important is PDP winning and salvaging our state
‘Everyone involved has made sacrifices in one form or another, including himself.”
Saraki called for sustained unity beyond the convention, urging party members to remain committed to a shared goal.
He emphasized the need for immediate post-convention mobilization across wards and local government areas, involving state executives, youth groups, and party directorates to intensify efforts toward victory.
โWe should all be committed and stay together for the sake of our state,โ he said.
In a reconciliatory tone, Saraki also extended an open invitation to members of opposing camps, assuring them that the PDP remains inclusive and ready to accommodate all who are willing to join in rebuilding Kwara.
โOur doors are open. Many are suffering in silenceโwe can accommodate as many as possible for the sake of the state,โ he added.
Reiterating the partyโs mission, Saraki decried what he described as the โbad narrativeโ brought upon Kwara by the current administration, expressing confidence that the PDP would reclaim the state and usher in a new era of prosperity.
โPDP shall resecure the state and lead it to prosperity,โ he declared, concluding with a reminder that โPDP is a family affair. (vitalnewsngr.com)
