Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has appealed to political leaders who left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to return and rebuild the party
Natasha made this appeal while addressing party members during the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Committee in Abuja.
The lawmaker noted that their experience, institutional memory and commitment to building a better Nigeria were required in the party’s effort to rebuild and reclaim its rightful position in the national affairs.
She said she is hopeful that the event marks a turning point for PDP, citing the party’s decline in Senate representation from 37 to 6 senators due to leadership crisis.
“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 event as consequential and a moment of truth.
The former Abia state governor acknowledged internal challenges and legal battles, but noted the appellate court’s affirmation of the National Caretaker Working Committee as a fresh opportunity for renewal.
The ambassador-designate also stressed 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.
2027: ‘Return, rebuild PDP’ – Natasha urges defectors
