THE DOOR IS OPEN TO PARTIES THAT WISH TO BE ASSIMILATED INTO OUR FOLD- PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it will not close its doors to other political parties and is open to mergers with political parties and associations that share its ideals but will not change its identity noting that the vision of its founding fathers is timeless.
PDP said it was still a national party despite losing at the federal level and some states in the last general elections.
Olisa Metuh, PDP National Publicity Secretary on Sunday in Abuja said in a statement,
"having been the guardian of Nigerian democracy for 16 years during which it nurtured and blossomed democratic governance as well as etched its name in the pantheon of good governance, the PDP will not in the circumstance of ephemeral loss of power change its identity or its time-honoured characteristic values".
PDP said it was committed to its present structure but will leave its doors open to parties that wish to be assimilated into its fold .
"We have a name, tradition and values. Sixteen fruitful years as the guardian of Nigerian democracy cannot be nullified by reason of a temporary setback. We shall rise beyond all and regain our rhythm."
"Our colour remains green, white and red and power still belongs to the people. And to assert that we are proud of the successes of our successive leaders in taking Nigeria to its present height is an understatement, which the passage of the next four years under the All Progressives Congress will certainly prove".
The party maintained that though its going into opposition, it will not mitigate its ability as the flagship of democracy and it will soar higher in providing a credible alternative as a constructive opposition.