No Cause For Alarm Over Delta Defections, Pdpll Emerge Stronger Saraki

Former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has rubbished the recent high-profile defections from the Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, insisting there is no cause for alarm and that the party is entering a phase of rebirth and reorganisation.

In a statement posted on his X handle, Saraki said, Following the development in the Delta State Chapter of our party I have been inundated with phone calls from leaders and members of our party as well as various youths who have been active in promoting democracy and good governance in our country.

Reacting directly to the defection of top party leaders, he said: My view is that those who want to leave the PDP should leave now and let the rest of us who want to stay concentrate on rebuilding the party and refocusing it to play the role of a viable opposition that will provide a better alternative for the good people of Nigeria.

Saraki emphasised the need for a robust opposition in Nigerias democratic space, warning against the danger of one-party dominance.

To sustain democracy, there must be viable choices for people at every point. Also, there must be a viable opposition to keep peoples hope alive and create credible alternatives to keep the government on its toes.