The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied reports making the rounds that it asked its members to join the newly formed coalition to oust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a statement, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of the party, said the party is now concentrating on its coming convention and how to enhance its now found unity.

He said the PDP remains open to working with parties interested in defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

“The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to a ’isrepresenting report in a section of the social media claiming that the PDP had directed its members to join the Coalition Group.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, the NWC states in clear terms that the PDP has not taken any official position on the issue of Coalition.

“The PDP is for now focused on building and consolidating on attained unity, stability and strengthening of its structures and capacity to play its roles as the leading opposition Party determined to return to power in 2027.”

The party said it is currently working towards a successful National Convention which will further revamp and reposition it for the task ahead.

“Nevertheless, as a major opposition Party with very strong presence and bond with Nigerians across the country, the PDP restates that it remains open to working with other well-meaning like-minded citizens in the collective effort to rescue our nation from the stranglehold of the rudderless and insensitive All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.”

“Our Party appreciates Nigerians for their interest, solidarity and loyalty to the PDP brand and reassures that all machineries are being put in place to re-activate the PDP winning ways ahead of the 2027 general elections,” he said. (Daily Trust)