The Peoples Democratic Party has described President Bola Tinubu as an unfit option, asserting that no patriotic Nigerian will back his re-election bid in the 2027 presidential race.

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Speaking to journalists in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Monday, asserted that the party is the only one with the capacity to defeat President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress.

In response, the All Progressives Congress Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, stated that the PDP is currently in the intensive care unit and, therefore, unqualified to make any credible political judgment.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, Ibrahim asserted that President Tinubu has the backing of patriotic Nigerians, having restored their hope through meaningful reforms, and expressed confidence that Nigerians will stand by him in 2027.

Ologunagba emphasised that the PDP remains solid despite the noise surrounding defections, stressing that the true strength of the party lies in the loyalty of its members.

PDP Publicity Secretary stated, “The PDP is the only party that can unseat the APC. We have the support, the base, and a national spread. There is no community without PDP members, because it is truly the people’s party. Nigerians are eager for the PDP’s return.

“With the APC’s numerous failures, I can confidently say that no patriotic Nigerian, group, or political party will support Tinubu in 2027. It is clear that President Bola Tinubu is a bad market. So, no one, whether individual or group, who is experiencing what we’re all going through, will vote for Tinubu.

“President Tinubu, as they say in the local parlance, is a bad market — don’t touch it. So come 2027, no one — individual, group, or party—who is feeling what you and I feel, who is seeing the insecurity, the collapsed economy, and the general hardship—will vote for Tinubu.”

Addressing the recent defection of some of its members to the APC and the newly formed coalition under the African Democratic Congress, Ologunagba stated that, “Our party is organic and formidable. It is important to make it clear that the people who make up the party are not defecting.

“They are not defecting because of hunger or insecurity. The people who form the bulk of our party, as well as Nigerians who are apolitical, look up to the PDP. So, they are not defecting.

“They are not leaving because of hunger or insecurity. Just two days ago, our Anambra State candidate was attacked here in Abuja. This highlights the level of insecurity in the country under this rudderless and irresponsible APC government, which is completely insensitive.

“This is a government that asks people to fast while it feasts. So, the people, the backbone of our party and even Nigerians who are apolitical, still look up to the PDP.”

He further stated that all organs of the party, including the Board of Trustees, the Governors’ Forum, the National Working Committee, National Assembly members, and other party structures, are collaborating closely to build a more formidable party capable of delivering new leadership and renewed hope to Nigerians.

Commenting on the Lagos State Local Government elections held on July 12, Ologunagba urged Nigerians to see past the excitement, propaganda, and noise, stating that if the APC truly had the strength it claims, the results of the elections in Lagos would have told a different story.

He continued, “One of their own leaders admitted that the people didn’t vote for them. That was in Lagos — Tinubu’s stronghold.

“This silent vote of no confidence speaks volumes. Only 6% of registered voters participated. This shows APC has been rejected. In 2027, it will not be about writing results; it will be about the people speaking out with their votes — and they will vote the APC out.”

Ologunagba stated that the PDP stands apart from the APC and other political parties because it embraces differing opinions without hostility or division.

He stated, “This is why the PDP is different. We have strong organs and institutions. We welcome debate and contestation of ideas. We accept disagreement without being disagreeable. That is how we keep recalibrating, reconnecting with the people just as our name says: Peoples Democratic Party.”

Reacting on behalf of the APC, Ibrahim compared the PDP to a mentally unstable individual who cannot comment on insanity.

The APC Director stated, “The insane cannot talk about insanity. You see, the PDP is in the intensive care unit of the hospital at the moment; it is not in a position to even assess the mental sanity or market value of any product. Under normal circumstances, a patient is not fit to talk about the state of health of another person.

“As we speak today, the APC is under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The APC is the largest and strongest party in Africa. As we speak, the APC is more united under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu than it was before.

“As it stands today, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is providing the leadership the country desires, and he has renewed the hope of Nigerians, pulling the country toward prosperity. And millions of patriotic Nigerians will support him come 2027.

“Can the PDP say the same about itself before talking about others? Any person or party that cannot manage its own affairs today is in no position to speak about the affairs of another tomorrow. That is exactly the fate of the PDP as we speak.”