Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed confidence that the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will ultimately strengthen the opposition party.
Speaking in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday, February 2, 2025, during a condolence visit to Governor Seyi Makinde over the passing of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde, Lawal emphasized that PDP must learn from past mistakes to regain its stability.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Lawal noted that the recent PDP governors’ meeting in Delta State was a clear indication of the party’s commitment to restructuring and reclaiming its influence.
He also reaffirmed the party’s support for Sunday Ude-Okoye as its National Secretary, in line with the Appeal Court’s judgment in Enugu State.
He said, “In politics, there are always issues. With what happened in Delta two days ago, it shows we are making waves and are on track to reconnect with the people to lead this country.
“We, the governors, are the leaders of this party. We have a say, and whatever we decide will be implemented. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the PDP.
“The ongoing crisis is normal; it happens in other parties too. So, it is nothing new. It is one of those things.
“This will ultimately make us stronger because we need to learn from certain mistakes. It is all part of the learning process.”
Stressing the importance of his visit, Lawal said, “Governor Makinde is my very good friend, and it is an obligation for me to come and commiserate with him and his entire family on the loss of his older brother. I am also here with my team.
“Death is inevitable, and we are here to show our support and tell him that we stand with him in this trying moment.”