Muhammed Gambo, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi, says the party will reclaim its rightful place in the state and Nigeria in 2027.

Mr Gambo spoke on Monday after meetings of the state working committee and state executive committee at the PDP Secretariat in Lokoja.

He said the party was determined to restore Kogi’s lost glory, citing achievements such as housing estates, road construction and functional hospitals.

Mr Gambo said resolutions included tackling insecurity, participating in forthcoming local government elections, and setting up reconciliation and unity committees.

The PDP urged governments to intensify protection of lives and property, particularly in Kogi West, while acknowledging current efforts by the state government.

“A secured state is key to progress. We will present ideas to ensure citizens live, work and travel safely,” Mr Gambo said.

He added, “We are ready to collaborate with government to fight insecurity and strengthen public safety across the state.”

Mr Gambo said the party was ready for the local government polls but criticised the timetable issued by the electoral commission.

“We urge KOSIEC to extend the timetable for candidate submissions. The abrupt closure of forms is unacceptable and appears exclusionary,” he said.

He added that reconciliation and unity committees would address grievances and encourage the return of members who had left the party.

“To those undecided or gone, come back home. Don’t abandon the PDP you helped build. Return and participate in decision-making,” Mr Gambo said.

He said the party’s focus was development, not vendettas, adding that a rally was planned to welcome returning members and attract new supporters.

The meeting was attended by PDP chairmen and stakeholders from the state’s 21 local government areas. 

(NAN)