Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on June 30, 2025, declared that “those who think PDP is dead are dreamers,” emphasizing the party’s resilience despite internal crises.
Speaking at a Lagos press conference marking his 79th birthday, George urged PDP’s 20 million members to unite for the 2027 elections to unseat President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC). He highlighted the party’s historical governance, which stabilized Nigeria’s economy with a 6% GDP growth rate from 1999 to 2015, compared to the APC’s 33% inflation in 2025.
George criticized “chameleonic” members with divided loyalties, noting that 300 defections to APC since February 2024 have weakened PDP’s 13 state governorships. He called on elders like Bamanga Tukur, Goodluck Jonathan, and Rabiu Kwankwaso to convene before the November 28 Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting to resolve disputes, particularly over the national secretary position, reaffirmed as Samuel Anyanwu’s.
The PDP’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on June 30 faced a police blockade, delaying discussions on zoning and leadership, which George labeled a “deliberate sabotage.” He projected a 15% vote share increase if PDP unifies, leveraging Nigeria’s 80 million voters frustrated by economic hardship. The party plans a N200 million restructuring campaign by Q1 2026 to rebuild its base.