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The Digest:

A high-level PDP delegation, led by National Chairman Taminu Turaki, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, declaring the party re-energized and ready to reclaim power. The visit sought guidance from a founding father, framing the path ahead as one of experienced navigation.

Key Points:
  • Turaki stated the PDP is “battle-ready” for the 2027 general elections.
  • The party aims first to win the upcoming off-season polls in Ekiti and Osun states.
  • He described Obasanjo as an “oracle” whose guidance enriched the party’s strategy.
  • The delegation included BOT Chairman Adolphus Wabara and former governors.
  • Turaki used a proverb: “A woman who started cooking before you must have more broken pots.”
  • Ogun State PDP Chairman called the visit a “new dawn,” signaling that past internal issues are over.
  • He warned that interference in voting rights, as alleged in past elections, would not be tolerated.
The meeting marks a symbolic return to the party’s roots, positioning experience and unity as the foundation for weathering the political storms ahead.

Sources: Channels TV