The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended an olive branch to former members, including Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, urging them to return to the party.
The call was made in a communiqué issued after an enlarged State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting in Awka on Thursday, where party leaders reviewed the PDP’s position and strategized for future elections.
The statement, signed by Anambra PDP Chairman Chidi Chidebe, emphasised the need for unity among members.
Obi, a former Anambra governor and PDP vice-presidential candidate in 2019, left the party in 2022 after failing to secure its presidential ticket. He later contested under the Labour Party in 2023, emerging as a strong third-force candidate.
The PDP’s communiqué cautioned against alliances with ideologically incompatible political groups, suggesting that such coalitions may not deliver electoral success. While not explicitly naming Obi, the message appeared directed at him and other former members who have aligned with opposition movements.
“The committee extends an open invitation to all aggrieved and former members of the PDP in Anambra, particularly our revered former governor, Mr Peter Obi to return home and reunite with the now rejuvenated and restructured PDP.
“We will gladly welcome our brothers and sisters back to join us in the collective quest for a better Nigeria” he said.
He told Anambra electorate to support Mr Jude Ezenwafor, and his running mate, Mr Francis Okeke in the coming election while urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a fair, transparent, and impartial electoral process.
“We call on the good people of Anambra to remain steadfast in their historic support for the PDP and to come out en masse to vote for our candidates,” he said.
He announced the unanimous nomination of Chief Clems Ezike to fill the vacant position of National Ex-Officio from Anambra.
He urged the Southeast Zonal Executive Committee under Chief Ali Odefa to recognise and transmit same to the national secretariat.
He commended the party leadership for a successful National Executive Committee meeting on May 27 and expressed satisfaction with the template for resolution of its internal crisis.
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