PDP says it won’t change identity

As the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is set to assume the new status of an opposition party come May 29, the party has ruled out changing its identity.
To this end, the party has insisted that it is still the truly national political party with strength and spread to regain pre-eminence.
It, therefore, stated that it is not contemplating a change of identity, noting that the unassailable vision of its founding fathers remains timeless in building a Nigeria of the collective wish and aspirations of all citizens.
A statement by Olisa Metuh, the national publicity secretary of the PDP, on Sunday said that having been the guardian of Nigerian democracy for 16 years during which it nurtured and blossomed democratic governance as well as etched its name in the pantheon of good governance “the PDP will not in the circumstance of ephemeral loss of power change its identity or its time-honoured characteristic values”.
The party said though it is resolutely committed to its present structures, it would not close its doors to other political parties wishing to be assimilated into its fold as the best vehicle for the fulfillment of political aspirations of all Nigerians regardless of tribe and religion.
“We have a name, tradition and values. 16 fruitful years as the guardian of Nigerian democracy cannot be nullified by the reason of temporary setback. We shall rise beyond all and regain our rhythm. Our colour remains green, white and red and power still belongs to the people. And to assert that we are proud of the successes of our successive leaders in taking Nigeria to its present height is an understatement, which the passage of the next four years under the APC will certainly prove”, the party said.
It added that the fact that the PDP is going into opposition would not mitigate its ability as the flagship of democracy, maintaining that it will soar higher in proving credible alternative as a constructive opposition.