Former Minister for Information and National Orientation and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana, has firmly ruled out any merger or coalition between the PDP and other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the party remains the only trusted and structured political alternative in Nigeria.
Speaking in Bida, Niger State, at the Nupe Christian Fellowship International Conference, the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) member assured Nigerians that the party is undergoing serious internal reorganisation and will soon present a new leadership and credible presidential candidate to reclaim national confidence.
“PDP will not join any coalition because when we formed the party in 1998, it was already a coalition—a platform for democracy. All the party needs now is a new leadership, and we shall surprise Nigerians with a good and credible candidate for 2027,” Gana stated.
Gana stressed that despite the current challenges within the opposition party, PDP remains “formidable, organised, and absolutely trusted by Nigerians.”
“Knowing the capacity, the ideas and power that we possess, we cannot go into a merger or coalition with any political party. PDP is the only political party that is tested and trusted and found to be the only option for Nigeria’s greatness,” he declared.
He acknowledged internal mistakes made by the party in recent years but assured supporters that these errors are being corrected with honesty and dedication.
“The truth is that PDP made some mistakes and that is why we are where we are today. In 1998, when the PDP was formed, we agreed on a power shift between north and south to ensure national stability and equity. In 2023, some of us stood firm that it was time for power to return to the south—but a few others disagreed. That was a serious mistake,” Gana revealed.
Reflecting on the party’s legacy, he said:
“PDP is a very solid and organized political party. It took over power from the military and restored democracy, good governance, fairness, justice, and equity in the country. Under PDP, Nigeria paid her foreign debts and built durable institutions.”
Professor Gana expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current economic hardship and insecurity, contrasting it with the relative stability during the PDP years.
“It is unfortunate that some people made a few mistakes because they don’t know how to govern. The economy was doing well under PDP. We had direction, we had policies, and we had results.”
Despite being in opposition, Gana maintained that the PDP remains the most credible platform for Nigeria’s future, urging the public to be patient as the party repositions itself.
“Forget the struggle to be here and there. There’s a new political order emerging. Let Nigerians give the PDP a few months—we will correct ourselves and give Nigerians a better and clear alternative,” he promised.
Reaffirming the party’s vision, he concluded:
“We shall come back again, take over the government and move the country forward. PDP will emerge, it will move forward and in 2027, it will return Nigeria to the good old days of peace and economic prosperity.”
