Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has publicly aligned with the camp of Nyesom Wike within the Peoples Democratic Party, referring to the former Rivers State governor as the party’s “National Leader.”
She made the declaration on Sunday during the PDP National Convention in Abuja, an event attended by key figures of the opposition party.
While addressing party faithful, the lawmaker singled out Wike for commendation, openly acknowledging his role and influence within the party.
“Special recognition to our National Leader of our great party, the PDP, His Excellency Nyesom Wike,” she stated.
Recalled that Wike had declared that members of the party successfully rescued the organisation from individuals he accused of betraying its founding ideals and democratic principles.
Speaking during the party’s national convention themed “Inclusiveness, Unity and Renewal,” Wike said the party endured a major leadership crisis that at one point threatened its survival.
However, he noted that loyal members remained steadfast and worked collectively to restore the party’s internal structure and direction.
According to him, the PDP faithful resisted attempts by some actors to divide the party along ethnic and geographical lines, while also confronting tendencies that undermined internal democracy and the rule of law within the organisation.
Moreover, Wike praised party members for demonstrating resilience throughout the crisis, stating that many supporters refused to abandon the PDP despite predictions by critics that the party would collapse.
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