We Must Begin Process of Healing PDP Now – Chieftain Tells Party Stakeholders, Supporters
Honourable Bukoye Marooph Bintinlaye , on Monday, called on stakeholders of the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside their differences and work towards its unity.
Bintinlaye’s appeal is coming at a time the party is witnessing massive defections.
He said for the Kwara PDP to move forward, it is essential that the process of healing the party must begin immediately. He also urged party members to put aside issues capable of causing division in the party as a result of the in-fightings that occurred before, during and after the general elections and embrace peace.
“I myself can unequivocally and unambiguously say all I did for the party before, during and after the general elections were not given due recognition by the party – in Offa and Kwara State at large. And I didn’t throw any tantrums at anyone.
“Well, I just want to say that we just went through a really difficult election, and whether we want to accept it or not, we have problems with one other when it comes to elections. But the truth is that the healing process must begin, and it must begin right away.
“Party members, supporters, and stakeholders must remain steadfast and continue to play a stabilizing role in the party’s activities if the party is to move forward.
“We must concentrate on issues that will bring us together. There is an urgent need for us to look ahead. We must be honest with ourselves,” he stated.
Bukoye Marooph Bintinlaye further stated that former senate president Dr Bukola Saraki remains the party’s leader and is putting all things in place to resuscitate and stabilize the party.
“Let me add that while governments come and go, our nation will always exist. Additionally, as a responsible opposition party, we must act in this nation’s best interests when necessary. This is because without Nigeria, there would be no us.
“Defection is not the way. It has never been the way. We are in the same same party because we share same political beliefs and ideology and want to share same political identity, not because we are from the same home. Differences are bound to happen, but as Yoruba would say, “cutting the head doesn’t ameliorate headache.””