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We Chose Sheriff for the Battle Ahead - PDP Governors Forum Reply Critics

Posted by Odinaka on Thu 18th Feb, 2016 - tori.ng

In a new statement, the opposition PDP governors' forum has expressed confidence in the ability of the new chairman of the party, to reposition the PDP, saying he was chosen because of the battle ahead.

The coordinator of governors’ forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osaro Onaiwu, has expressed confidence in the ability of the new chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, to reposition the PDP, saying he was chosen because of the 'battle ahead.'

According to the governors, Senator Sheriff will act as a 'counterforce' to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). They urged him to avoid all diversionary tactics, saying the new chairman will use his vast network to rebuild the the PDP and woo new party faithful.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the forum said, "Sheriff is coming on the job with immense wealth of experience and will no doubt use his vast network to rebuild the party.

"He will restore members’ confidence and act as a counterforce to the many antics of the present APC regime. We urge you to shun all diversionary tactics that might be thrown at you and concentrate on how to bring all aggrieved party members together; as well as fashion out ways to woo new members especially the youths.

"The forum is solidly behind you and will deploy its support to ensure that the shared vision for our party is realised as we prepare for 2019."

The governors said the situation in the country was an opportunity for Sheriff to show that the PDP remained the only truly national party that could reunite the country.