Party is deeply rooted and will remain so, despite the recent wave of defections.

A member representing the Fika/Fune federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Muhammed Buba-Jajere, said this in Damaturu on Thursday.

According to him, the party remains a strong opposition because it has roots and structures all over the country.

“The defections are no serious threat to the PDP because the party is firmly established, especially in ideas, beliefs, and values.

“So many people have come into the PDP; others have left. The party has existed for a long time and has become strongly embedded. Therefore, the recent defections won’t change anything in the way,” he said

Mr Buba-Jajere said that the party has re-strategised in Yobe.

He said, “We have gotten rid of saboteurs, and we will emerge victorious come 2027 in the state.”

On whether Nigeria was heading to a one-party state, Mr Buba-Jajere said it was impossible, pointing out that Nigeria is a vast country comprising a diverse population with varied ideologies, ethnic backgrounds, and religious affiliations.

“It is just impossible to coerce people into one party,” he stated. 

(NAN)