Natasha urges PDP defectors to return as Ikpeazu sets tone for rebuilding

By John Alechenu, Abuja

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who defected during the party’s leadership crisis to return and contribute to rebuilding efforts.

She said their experience, institutional memory, and commitment to national development were crucial to repositioning the party and restoring its relevance in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Akpoti-Uduaghan made the appeal while addressing party members at the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Committee in Abuja.

She expressed optimism that the event signals a turning point for the party, noting its decline in Senate representation from 37 to six lawmakers as a result of internal crises.

“When I asked colleagues why they left, they mentioned internal disputes. I’m saying to them: trust me, it’s not greener on the other side. You’re welcome back to PDP,” she said.

Chairman of the Convention Committee, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, described the moment as both “consequential” and a “moment of truth” for the party.

He acknowledged the PDP’s internal challenges and legal battles but noted that a recent appellate court affirmation of the National Caretaker Working Committee presents a fresh opportunity for renewal.

Ikpeazu stressed the need for reconciliation, urging members to move beyond divisions.

“What PDP needs is honest reconciliation, rooted in truth, driven by sincerity, and sustained by mutual respect,” he said.

He added that the committee is committed to delivering a smooth and transparent national convention that will produce a credible National Working Committee capable of repositioning the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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