The Senate caucus of the Peoples’ Democratic Party(PDP) says it is not averse to the idea and ideals of coalition.

Minority leader of the PDP in the Senate, Abba Moro, gave the assurance at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

“The caucus observes that synthesisation ideas and creating a harmony of ideals will further the beauty of democracy,” Mr Moro said in the company of other caucus members. ”However, the caucus advised that any such coalition should be driven by political parties and not individuals.”

“And as the biggest of all the opposition parties, the PDP’s umbrella is big enough to accommodate all persons desirous of coalition.”

He said the PDP should drive the coalition if and when necessary, emphasising that the party was a big brand that was competitive.

“In all nooks and crannies of Nigeria, there are PDP members, the caucus asserts that out of the throes of the current conflicts in the party, will arise a renewed, vibrant party that will give Nigeria an alternative to the current ruling party.

“The caucus, therefore, urges all members of the party to re-dedicate, recommit and demonstrate steadfast and unwavering loyalty to the party to provide a safeguard for democracy in Nigeria,” the lawmaker added.

He assured that the party remains strong, contrary to insinuations that it is in shreds and on the verge of collapse.

Mr Moro said the current conflicts in the PDP were not unique to the party alone.

He said all the other parties, such as the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Labour Party (LP), the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), and the Social Democratic Party(SDP), have their shares of crisis and conflicts.

The minority leader urged the teeming members of the party to remain resolute in their commitment, dedication, and loyalty to the party.

He said the caucus believed that the series of activities lined up by the party’s leadership would throw up a new lease of life and leadership in the party that would make it competitive in future elections.

According to him, the beauty of democracy is in the existence of robust opposition to keep the ruling party in check to ensure good governance.

The PDP chieftain said celebrating the emasculation of other parties and tilting towards a one-party state would not advance the cause of democracy.

(NAN)