The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has revealed that the new National Working Committee (NWC) of the party will be guided by consultation, team-work, internal democracy and national interest.
Sen. Iyorchia made this known while speaking at the inauguration of the NWC in Abuja on Friday.
During the speech, Iyorchia assured that the new team would strengthen the party’s internal democratic processes.
“We shall endeavour to reach out to all party members, young and old, male and female.
“This NWC will create alternate platforms within the party to actively engage the young people and our women.
“They will be engaged, not only for mobilizing and winning elections, but for advocacy, policy formulation and the design of a new development agenda for the party.
“We shall return the party to vigorous discussions; pay serious attention to new thinking and the implementation of policies and programmes that will secure and improve the quality of life of all Nigerians,” Ayu said.
The national chairman also revealed that the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) would be revived and strengthened, adding that the new NWC would present a PDP manifesto that that would bring back hope to the people..
Expressing optimism in the return of the party to power by 2023, Ayu assured Nigerians that PDP is back to rescue and rebuild Nigeria.
According to him, PDP administration would change the narrative and unite the people.
“We will deepen the content of our democracy. We will rebuild our collapsed economy. We will make Nigerians the focus of development,” Ayu said.
He also called on all non-PDP members to join the party, saying the party is available and can accommodate everyone.
Ayu appreciated the outgoing NWC and other party leaders in ensuring a hitch-free National Convention not leaving out all members of the PDP across Nigeria.
Highlights of the occasion include presentation of Certificate of Return to all the new NWC members.