In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ogidi described PDP as the party to beat in the three states, with widespread acceptance and support from the people. He emphasised the party's efforts to reconcile its aggrieved members and resolve any misunderstandings to ensure a united front for the elections.
"We have the confident of victory in the elections and that is why we want to quickly talk to one another and reconcile all grievances so that it does not affect our chances," Ogidi said.
Regarding the ongoing petition at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), Ogidi expressed hope that the outcome would favour the PDP. He urged the judges to make decisions based on their conscience, emphasising the principle of reaping what one sows.
Addressing speculations about the survival of the PDP, Ogidi affirmed that the party remains a vibrant political force. He highlighted the significant number of PDP members in the House of Representatives, Senate, and state lawmakers, reinforcing the party's strength.
"We are going to bounce back. We have more than 60 members in the House of Reps, 36 senators, and over 300 state lawmakers. We are big. There is hope," Ogidi said.
While acknowledging the challenges currently faced by PDP, Ogidi emphasised the party's internal mechanisms to resolve issues. He also recognised the party's role as an opposition party and the need to adapt to the current political landscape.
Responding to calls for the suspension of members alleged to have worked against the party in the 2023 general election, Ogidi assured a fair hearing for all accused members. He mentioned the party's plan to set up committees to investigate each state and understand the reasons behind members' actions. Genuine grievances would be considered for reconciliation.
"You need to give them a fair hearing; that is why we are contemplating setting up committees to visit each state and find out what happened and the reasons members acted the way they did. Some of them may have genuine reasons. If you have a genuine reason, we can reconcile," Ogidi said.
(NAN)