By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde, one of the leading figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G5 Governors Forum has advocated that the healing process in the PDP must start now.
The governor said this on Saturday while speaking at the retreat organised by the party for all its elected officials in Bauchi, Bauchi State,
According to Governor Makinde, the time has come for stakeholders in the party to put aside their differences and work towards the unity of the party, saying, ” going forward, the process of healing the party must begin immediately.
Specifically, Governor Makinde tasked PDP members to put aside issues capable of causing division in the party as a result of the in-fightings that occurred during the general elections and embrace peace.
“Well, I want to point out that we went through a gruelling election, and whether we want to admit or not, we have issues amongst ourselves during the elections. But, you know what, the healing process has to start and it must start now,” he said
Governor Makinde added, ” We must focus on things that will unite us. We must, as a matter of urgency, be forward-looking. We have to tell ourselves the home-truth. One thing I can say is that, for the governors of the PDP, who are present here, I will say that the governors are willing, ready and able to play a stabilising role in this party”.
“Let me conclude by saying that government will come and go but our country will remain. And, as a responsible opposition party, we must, where it is required, do things in the interest of this country. This is because if there is no Nigeria, there is no us”.
Governor Makinde stressed further, ” So, it is safer to offer a chance that offers itself and extemporize the procedure to fit it, rather than making plans, mature and waiting for an opportunity to use that plan”.
While admonishing PDP governors to stand strong and continue to play a stabilizing role in the affairs of the party, the governor emphasized that the party must be forward-looking,
