Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on discontented members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who recently left the party to join a political coalition to reconsider their decision and return to help rebuild from within.
Speaking during the South-West Zonal Caucus meeting of the PDP held on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde likened their departure to abandoning a home due to minor damage.
“You can’t abandon your house because of a leaking roof,” he said, directly addressing party members who joined the newly formed coalition with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Makinde stressed that the PDP, like any longstanding institution, might face internal challenges but remains fundamentally strong and worth preserving.
“The PDP is built on solid foundations,” he noted. “And like any structure, it may face wear and tear.”
He emphasized that party unity and internal effort were necessary to overcome the challenges and maintain relevance in Nigeria’s political future.
“It is the responsibility of all party members to fix the leaks, strengthen the foundation, and keep the house standing for the people of the country,” Makinde added.
Acknowledging the efforts of loyal party members, he praised their continued sacrifices and reiterated his own commitment to unity and collective success.
“Let us fix the roof together and keep this house strong for the future,” he concluded.
