As the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan approaches, the Northern PDP Vanguard has started drumming support for Hon. TeeJay Yusuf declaring that he is the best candidate for the position of National Chairman.
The Group, an amalgamation of different associations in the Northern region with allegiance to the PDP believes that the former member of the House of Representatives possesses the right qualities, and fits the profile of who should emerge as the major opposition party’s chairman at the convention.
In a statement jointly signed by Comrade Abdullahi Dantijo, and Mr. Gideon Bwanshak, President, and Secretary respectively, issued in Abuja on Thursday, after its deliberations, the Group stated that, “going forward, our party needs a person that has character, integrity, discipline, and forthrightness to pilot its affairs for the next four years. With the numerous challenges, and different crises that have enmeshed the PDP, a natural bridge-builder, selfless, and loyal party man should be the national chairman.
We like to state unequivocally that, after extensive search, and sampling the opinions of many people, TeeJay Yusuf ticks all the boxes. Aside having all these qualities, he has remained consistently defending the values of the PDP; refused, and rejected every overtures to jump to other parties; he has built enduring relationships across-the-board within the party, and beyond.”
To show its commitment towards the agitation, the Group declared that, “though many party faithful know that Yusuf is not overtly ambitious, but the PDP has gotten to a situation that his remarkable attributes will help tremendously in re-positioning the party as we prepare for the 2027 general elections.
” For us, and many others in the party, since we are convinced that Yusuf is the most credible choice, we have begun strategic discussions with party faithful, and different groups canvassing what the PDP will benefit with him as the National Chairman. For now, there have been very positive reactions, and endorsement of this forward-thinking idea.”
The group also insisted that for the party to adequately rebounce to its former glory,” we need Teejay Yusuf who is known to be detribalised and appealing to the youths of Nigeria.
“With his massive experience as a youth leader in his university days as NANS Secretary-General, and twelve years in the National Assembly as a dogged, principled, and resourceful lawmaker, he left indelible marks that cannot be easily erased.
“The PDP, for now needs a national chairman that can turn around the party and lift it to greater heights of excellence, and groundswell acceptance.”