Lagos PDP Exco: We’ll Not Allow Anti-Democratic Elements In APC To Destroy Our Party – Bode George …New State Chair Pledges’ Strong Commitment To Party’s ideals

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has vowed that the leaders and elders will not succumb to the whims and caprices of the anti-democratic elements in the ruling All Progressives Congress to destroy the party.

George, who spoke at the inauguration of the new state executive committee on Friday, said he’s not bothered because PDP is the only true national party in the country today.

He was particularly irked, that governors and lawmakers on the platform of the PDP are being forced and threatened to defect to the APC.

According to George, APC is just a coalition of strange bed fellows.

“At least, you can see how our congresses – ward, council, state – and convention were conducted.

“Can you say the same of APC? Their current National Chairman and other NWC members were imposed. Last year, the former national chairman was just told to leave the office within two hours. Is that democracy?

“Because APC is threatened with the way we conducted our convention in Ibadan, they are now using INEC to truncate that process.

“But, Nigerians know their undemocratic game plan. That is why voters who have suffered from APC’s bad policies are waiting to re-elect PDP in 2027.

“PDP is better organised than APC. That is why we are inaugurating the Lagos State Exco of our party, led by Dr. Fawole, today. They are people of integrity and we are going to support them. I appeal to our members not to panic. The challenge PDP is facing today is temporary.”

In his acceptance speech, the new state chairman of the party, Amos Fawole, expressed his strong commitment to the ideals of the party.

Fawole noted that the inauguration was not merely a ceremonial transition, but also a solemn covenant, a collective agreement to reposition the party, reawaken hope among the people, rescue the state through purposeful, people -centred politics.

He said the event marked a significant step in the party’s shared resolve to free Lagos from political stagnation and to challenge governance that has fallen short of the people’s expectations.

He said: “This moment is both an honour and a burden. The people of Lagos are watching. Party faithful are expectant. The youths are impatient for opportunity. “Women demand inclusion. Professionals seek policy clarity. Our task, therefore, is clear: rebuild trust, strengthen structures from the ward to the state level, and unite all tendencies under a common vision.

“Let me emphasise that rescuing Lagos is not about slogans, it is about organization, discipline, and consistency. It requires sacrifice from leaders and loyalty from members.

“It requires courage to speak truth and wisdom to build consensus. To the leaders across the South-West and at the national level, we assure you that Lagos will be stable, strategic, and forward looking.

“We will work collaboratively to strengthen the party’s regional and national influence. To the media and civil society, we welcome scrutiny. Democracy thrived on accountability.”