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Former Politician Advocates Relinquishing PDP Ticket for Candidates from the South: Atiku's Call
Tajudeen Yusuf, a Former House Rep, Tells It Like It Is
In an uncensored, no-holds-barred interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily program, Tajudeen Yusuf, a former House Representative, went straight for the jugular, pointing fingers at his party's leaders for the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to our website, Yusuf, who represented the Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, believes that the root cause of the party's internal divisions is the self-serving nature of its leaders, who prioritize their own political ambitions over the unity of the party.
This unfiltered assessment comes amid severe internal crises that have plagued the PDP since the 2023 general elections, resulting in high-profile defections, including governors and National Assembly members, jumping ship to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Yusuf made it abundantly clear that it was time for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has contested for the PDP presidential ticket in the last two elections, to step aside and let the party return to its zoning formula.
"If I had my way, I'd advise former Vice President Atiku, leave PDP ticket, let it go to the South even if we don't win the presidential election. We'd have been seen as going back to our original modus operandi where party positions are zoned," Yusuf stated bluntly.
He explained that such a move would restore faith in the party, particularly in the South-South and South-East regions, which have traditionally been the strongholds of the PDP.
"Look at the South-South and South-East, which have been the bedrock of the PDP. You just come and pick a ticket, and people will start losing hope because the desire of everybody is to get to the peak of their career," Yusuf explained, without mincing words.
Yusuf went on to note that when party members realize they cannot secure the ticket due to the dominance of a particular region, they become frustrated, worsening internal division.
The escalating crisis within the PDP has seen several top members defecting to the APC, with the most recent being Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy Monday Onyeme, his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa, and other prominent PDP figures in the state. They officially joined the APC on Wednesday.
When asked about the crisis, Yusuf did not shy away from his blunt assessment, describing the situation as self-inflicted by the party leadership. He accused PDP governors of deliberately allowing the chaos to persist, which in turn justified their eventual defection to other political platforms.
All in all, Yusuf's unfiltered comments reflect a broader debate within the PDP about how to address internal conflicts and position the party for future electoral success. If you're looking for more, you might enjoy our articles on Mark's take on Atiku's running mate, the alleged APC's use of money in poaching PDP members, Wole Oke's departure, Ighodalo's reaction to the tribunal verdict, Fubara's thoughts, and Lukman's reaction to the latest defections from Delta State.
- The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has led some, like Tajudeen Yusuf, to point fingers at its leaders, accusing them of prioritizing personal ambitions over party unity.
- Yusuf, a former House Representative, believes that the self-serving nature of PDP leaders is the root cause of the party's internal divisions, a problem that has been particularly evident since the 2023 elections.
- He advises former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step aside and let the PDP presidential ticket go to the South, a move he believes would restore faith in the party, especially in the South-South and South-East regions.
- Yusuf argues that perpetual frustration among party members who cannot secure the ticket due to regional dominance worsens internal division, a cycle that has led to high-profile defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- The escalating crisis has seen several top members defect to the APC, with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his deputy, Monday Onyeme, being the most recent.
- Yusuf criticizes the PDP leadership for allowing the chaos to persist, arguing that their actions justify defections to other political platforms.
- The debate within the PDP about addressing internal conflicts and positioning the party for future electoral success is reflected in Yusuf's unfiltered comments.
- Other topics of interest include Mark's take on Atiku's running mate, the alleged APC's use of money in poaching PDP members, Wole Oke's departure, Ighodalo's reaction to the tribunal verdict, Fubara's thoughts, and Lukman's reaction to the latest defections from Delta State.
- The raw truth about politics in Nigeria, as Yusuf presents it, is a blend of democratic policy-and-legislation, general news, crime-and-justice, accidents, and even war-and-conflicts, all influencing the political landscape.
- Migration, could potentially be another factor affecting the political sphere, especially considering the ongoing challenges in Nigeria, although this was not directly addressed in Yusuf's interview.
