We Chose Sheriff for the Battle Ahead - PDP Governors Forum Reply Critics
In a
new statement, the opposition PDP governors' forum has expressed
confidence in the ability of the new chairman of the party, to
reposition the PDP, saying he was chosen because of the battle ahead.
The coordinator of governors’ forum of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP), Osaro Onaiwu, has expressed confidence in the ability of the new
chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, to reposition the PDP, saying
he was chosen because of the 'battle ahead.'
According to the governors, Senator Sheriff will act as a 'counterforce' to
the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). They urged him to avoid all
diversionary tactics, saying the new chairman will use his vast network
to rebuild the the PDP and woo new party faithful.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the forum said, "Sheriff is coming on the job with immense wealth of experience and will no doubt use his vast network to rebuild the party.
"He will restore members’ confidence and act as a counterforce
to the many antics of the present APC regime. We urge you to shun all
diversionary tactics that might be thrown at you and concentrate on how
to bring all aggrieved party members together; as well as fashion out
ways to woo new members especially the youths.
"The forum is solidly behind you and will deploy its support to
ensure that the shared vision for our party is realised as we prepare
for 2019."
The governors said the situation in the country was an opportunity
for Sheriff to show that the PDP remained the only truly national party
that could reunite the country.
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