The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, has said the party is ready to rescue Nigeria’s democracy, which he described as being under serious threat.
Speaking in Bauchi on Friday, Damagum expressed concern over what he called growing attempts to weaken the nation’s democratic institutions. He stated that the PDP is well prepared to bring back stability, protect citizens’ rights, and defend the will of the people as the country moves toward the 2027 general elections.
According to him, Nigeria is currently struggling with challenges such as insecurity, economic hardship, and poor governance, which have collectively affected the country’s democratic progress. He said the PDP, as the major opposition party with a national presence, is focused on rebuilding trust in the system and ensuring that democracy works for all citizens.
Damagum also revealed that preparations for the party’s upcoming National Convention are ongoing without internal crisis, adding that the convention will play a key role in shaping the party’s future and the nation’s political landscape.
He urged Nigerians to unite behind the PDP in its mission to restore good governance, strengthen accountability, and improve the welfare of citizens.
The PDP chairman added that democracy can only survive when citizens take responsibility for defending it, noting that the party remains committed to protecting democratic values and reaching out across all levels of society to secure a better future for the country.