Saraki to Tinubu: PDP Will Handle Its Internal Issues
Saraki to Tinubu: PDP Will Handle Its Internal Issues
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s remarks on the challenges facing Nigeria’s opposition parties, acknowledging the internal issues within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but expressing confidence that the party will resolve them.
During his Democracy Day address on Thursday, Tinubu took a jab at the opposition, saying, “It is a joy to see the opposition in disarray.”
For me, I will not say, try your best to put your house in order. I will not help you to do so, either,” the President said.
Tinubu also dismissed claims that his government is scheming to establish a one-party system through orchestrated defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
In a response that came shortly after the ceremony held at the National Assembly, Saraki spoke to journalists and conceded that the PDP is indeed facing internal challenges.
He urged his party and other opposition groups to focus on internal reforms and reorganisation, stressing the need to “get their houses in order.”
Saraki said, “I believe we should take him at his word. He spoke well, affirming that he’s not in support of a one-party state. So, if he truly backs a multi-party system, then we’re aligned on that.
“That’s why we’re reaching out and bringing everyone together. For those claiming they’re under pressure—there’s no pressure anymore. We all support a multi-party democracy, and as he rightly said, he won’t assist us. So, it’s up to us to put our house in order.”
