Chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling party, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has dismissed speculation that he intends to leave the party.

The former military president who spoke in Minna on Sunday after paying Sallah homage to Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu at his Tunga residence, said the party was doing its best in improving the lives of the people.

Babangida added that plans by the opposition parties to merge in 2015 was normal in democracy, advising the party to remain focused on the task ahead.

On the issue of internal affairs of the PDP, IBB said “You cannot expect the party to remain the same after many year. Even if it was over 100 years there will always be room for improvements.”

“They (PDP) are doing fine. They have the structure of a political party and go out to seek for vote and be voted for. They are doing exactly what a political party is supposed to do.”

“That is what political parties are all about. They struggle for power. Whether it is a gang up or coming together, there is no cause for alarm.”
He urged public institutions and its officers to work harder in order to achieve a peaceful nation.

“The Federal Government, the governors, local government chairmen, councillors and the public have roles to play in ensuring the security of lives and property.”residence, said the party was doing its best in improving the lives of the people.

Babangida added that plans by the opposition parties to merge in 2015 was normal in democracy, advising the party to remain focused on the task ahead.


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