Saraki Blasts PDP Defectors as ‘Angry, Not Strategic’

 

Bukola Saraki, the former President of the Senate, has harshly condemned several PDP members for leaving the party, stating that their actions were motivated more by anger than by strategy.  Speaking to defectors who had joined both the APC and the ADC, he said these things in Abuja on July 23, 2025.  His remarks are intended to serve as a warning against rash choices that could jeopardise the party's cohesion and direction. 

Former Senate President and prominent PDP politician Bukola Saraki officially addressed the wave of party defections, claiming that the decisions to quit are motivated more by frustration than by long-term planning.  Speaking during a panel discussion in Abuja on July 23, 2025, Saraki emphasised the necessity of the PDP implementing a mature political strategy in advance of the next elections.  Saraki's criticism draws attention to more serious problems, such as perceived internal strife, a lack of vision, and impetuous responses to party dynamics, as deflections increase in the run-up to the 2027 election cycle.  "They're leaving out of anger, not strategy," Saraki said, aiming at individuals he feels are behaving emotionally rather than with specific political goals in mind. 

He underlined that, particularly during crucial times of party realignment, sound political decisions necessitate composed discussion and long-term planning.

Expert Opinion: "Emotional defections undermine party cohesion and morale," said political expert Dr. Yemi Adewale.  The PDP needs to address what Saraki cautions against: rash decisions rather than well-thought-out ones.  Witness Statement:  Speaking on condition of anonymity, a PDP official stated: "There is real annoyance—some feel left out.  However, a lot of people are acting rashly; if this is only impulsive, it could backfire," Saraki said. 

Saraki's criticism serves as a call to action for a methodical approach ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.  He calls on the PDP to address internal issues and promote inclusive dialogue in order to stop a disastrous exodus of members motivated by emotion.

As the political environment heats up, the party's next actions—whether they include candidate preparation, reconciliation, or grassroots engagement—will either increase unity or widen the rift.

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