In a statement of optimism, Bode George, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his belief that the party will recover from recent setbacks.

George pledged his commitment to restoring the PDP to its former glory and urged members to remain unwavering in their loyalty.

Cracks within the PDP surfaced when Atiku Abubakar, the party’s presidential candidate, announced Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta State, as his running mate for the upcoming 2023 presidential election.

Atiku’s decision prompted immediate calls from Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, along with the G-5 governors and other party leaders, for the resignation of Senator Iyorchia Ayu, the former national chairman of the party.

Their demand for Ayu’s removal was based on the desire for “regional balance,” as both Ayu and Atiku hail from the northern part of the country.

Nevertheless, George assured that efforts would be made to propel the PDP forward.

While addressing the PDP general assembly in Lagos, George assured members that despite the challenges faced in the previous general elections, the party would not be allowed to fade into obscurity.

He stated, “I urge all of you who have remained faithful to stay steadfast; we will ensure the party recovers its lost glory.”

He further pledged that the party’s national leadership would conduct a comprehensive analysis of the issues that affected the party, in due course.