The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors have urged members kicking against Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as National Chairman to accept him and move forward.
The governors in a statement signed by the Coordinator of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Mr. Osaro Onaiwu, said they did not expect every member to be on the same page with the choice.
The statement said: “It has come to our notice that some members of our great party have expressed their reservations on the emergence of the new National Chairman, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.
“As it is expected, not everybody can be on the same page in such matters even though of the same party. We wish to appeal to our members to keep the bigger picture in mind, which is to reposition ahead of 2019 with individuals that have the track record in power play.
“It is in this regard that our esteemed members should think carefully before joining the crowd of those baying ‘death to the PDP’. As a national party, it is important that every matter is looked at from all sides and not just the negative narrative of the opposition party”.
The governors argued that while it was normal for dissent in a large and national party like the PDP, members should not lose sight of the bigger picture, which is to re-strategize ahead of 2019 and the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states.
Calling on members to support the new party chairman, the governors said Sheriff’s choice was in the party’s best interest.
Described as the substantive national chairman, Sheriff is expected to complete the tenure of the Northeast zone as specified by the party’s constitution.