Chief Olabode George, a prominent leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stern warning that the party could face disaster in the 2027 elections unless it unites and addresses the actions of those undermining its progress.
Speaking at a press conference at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Friday, George voiced serious concerns about the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP.
“We are in this situation because of a self-inflicted crisis. We must set aside personal ambitions and not allow the PDP to collapse. Party elders must intervene and urge those causing division to calm down. Without unity and a commitment to equity, fairness, and justice in every decision, the party is headed for disaster in 2027,” George stated.
The former Deputy National Chairman and life member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) also condemned the recent conflict over the position of national secretary, calling it a national embarrassment. Reflecting on the events of the 79th BoT meeting in Abuja, he said, “What happened on Wednesday during this meeting was despicable, horrific, inhuman, and shameful. Those responsible for using thugs to invade our party secretariat acted disgracefully, and this must be condemned by all who value democracy.”
George criticized the current leadership, accusing them of dishonoring the legacy of the party’s founding fathers. “The current leaders are trampling on the graves of our elders,” he said, naming figures like Chief Solomon Lar, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Chief Bola Ige, and others, who prioritized the collective good over personal ambition.
He further warned, “The current crisis stems from disloyal individuals within the party determined to destroy it. This behavior should be treated as a serious offense. What happened on Wednesday was dreadful and unacceptable.”
Expressing outrage over the thugs’ invasion of the PDP National Secretariat, George emphasized, “The National Secretariat is sacred, and it must be respected by everyone. It is sacrilegious for thugs to invade the premises and disrupt the BoT meeting.”
He raised concerns about the future of the party if such incidents continue. “If this could happen, what do you think will happen during National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings?” he asked.
George called for stronger discipline within the party. “I’ve always said that members with a disruptive attitude should either repent or be shown the door. The PDP is Africa’s largest party, and we cannot allow anyone with personal ambitions to turn it into a chaotic mess. We have rules for a reason.”
He stressed the importance of reconciliation and urged the leadership to bring the opposing factions together for peace talks. “If they’re not willing to embrace peace, they should step aside and allow the party to move forward. Enough of this nonsense.”
Calling for decisive action, he warned, “Now is the time to remove members working against our party. No sentiment. Anything less would be suicidal.”
George condemned the attack on party officers, saying, “What a desecration of our office! This is the highest form of profanity.”
He concluded with a firm warning to disruptive members: “No one is too big to be disciplined by the party, and no one is too important to be expelled. Only those who are truly patriotic to the PDP are indispensable. If you’re working against us, your days are numbered.”
