On Wednesday, April 9, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming the party lacks a true political structure and is essentially a “one-man show.”
George made these comments during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, where he also discussed the possibility of a third political force—like the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—emerging ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The APC has no structure; it’s just a one-man show,” George stated bluntly.
He went on to explain that any viable political alternative should focus on the people, not individual ambitions. “What should come first is the people—then our attitude in managing the resources of this country for the benefit of the people. Individualism can never solve this. Personal ambition is a very dangerous, stupid approach to problem-solving,” he added.
George emphasized that governance should be about serving the people and not about one person’s personal power. “You must give in to something and allow the freshness in the minds of the people of this country. Governance is about them; power should be from them.”
Turning to the internal issues within the PDP, George expressed hope that the party would resolve its problems at its next National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. He referred to the party’s crisis as something that had “started like a little sore” but had now grown to a more serious issue, blaming it on the unchecked ambitions of certain individuals within the party.
“This thing started like a little sore; now it’s almost like a cancer that spreads. It began with the inordinate ambition of individuals—it didn’t just start yesterday,” he said.
He reassured party members that the PDP had systems in place to resolve its internal challenges. “The PDP has a system by which we resolve our problems. The day we have the next NEC meeting, we’ll resolve them. So many people have been interpreting the position, laws, and constitution of the party to suit themselves.”
George also expressed confidence that the upcoming meeting would provide an opportunity for open discussions, stating, “I believe that when we meet, we will fight, discuss, and debate.” He warned, however, that if the party did not resolve its issues at the NEC meeting, it could mark a significant turning point for the PDP.
