PDP Needs A Rescue, Redemption, Bode George Swears

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has made it clear that the party now needed a rescue and redemption to be able to face the 2019 general elections with confidence.

Chief Bode George, who addressed members of the party in Lagos today, Friday, said: “our party needs a rescue. Our party needs redemption. Our party deserves a balanced, experienced, tested, trusted and faithful hand. Our party needs a team player and a unifying leadership. Our party needs stability. Our party needs a patriotic emblem, a standard bearer un-detained by tribal fixity.”

The PDP Chieftain promised to mend fences between aggrieved members of the party and heal old wounds if he is elected as national chairman. He promised to resuscitate the dream and principles of the PDP founding fathers as enshrined in the constitution of the party.

“I have learned the ropes and I have been guided by the collective wisdom of our leaders across our great nation. I fully understand the precepts, the mechanisms and the constitution of our party.

“I know the tradition, the culture, the guiding ethos and the normative patterns that our leaders have built and nurtured for so many years. If elected, I am willing and ready to work with everyone regardless of personal differences to mend the broken places, to heal the ancient wounds, to reconcile the feuding factions and ultimately ensure that we strengthen our collective brotherhood and speak with one voice to regain victory in 2019.

“I will never compromise our foundational principles of justice, fairness and equity as enshrined in the constitution of our party. We will equally accord all our governors and legislators at both state and national levels the necessary pride of place and honour in this new dawn. We will protect their interests and help to enhance their effectiveness.

“If I am given the privilege to serve, I will never play the role of an overlord. I will serve with dignity and diligence. I will respect the mighty and the low without discrimination. Together, we will remove impunity. Together, we will restore discipline and fair play. We will always insist on internal democracy.”