Saraki Hails PDP's Unity After NEC Meeting, Says 'No Victor, No Vanquished'

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Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has praised the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, describing it as a step toward unity and progress.

Saraki, who chairs the PDP National Reconciliation Committee, stated that the meeting demonstrated a spirit of compromise, with leaders prioritizing the party’s collective interest over personal ambitions. He emphasized that the resolution of the party’s internal crisis signals PDP’s readiness to serve as a strong opposition and a viable alternative for Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a statement issued after the meeting, Saraki noted that the leaders chose to “forget the past, rebuild trust, and give peace a chance,” ensuring that no faction emerged as a winner or loser. He expressed optimism that the party would build on this progress, starting with the next NEC meeting scheduled for July 23 and leading up to a successful National Convention.

Saraki also dismissed claims that PDP members were working against the party’s growth, stating that the leaders’ willingness to compromise disproved such narratives. He urged members to sustain the newfound unity, stressing that a strong and united PDP is crucial for Nigeria’s democracy.

“Today’s outcome is a victory for the PDP, its members, and Nigeria’s democracy,” Saraki said. “We must now focus on strengthening the party to deliver good governance and win the confidence of Nigerians in 2027.”

The former Kwara State governor thanked party leaders and members for their commitment to peace and called for continued collaboration to ensure the PDP’s resurgence.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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