The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki, has laid bare what made some leaders of the party to pay a visit to ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo.
A group of leaders of the crisis-ridden PDP were on Saturday at Obasanjo’s residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Speaking to newsmen after the closed door meeting with the former president which lasted for about 40 minutes, Turaki said the visit was meant to introduce the new party leaders to Obasanjo and draw inspiration from him as the party forges ahead of 2027 election.
“We came to thank the former president for his vision and contributions to strengthening our democracy and good governance while he was in power, we came to thank him for helping to build strong institutions which the country is enjoying till today.
“We have also come to see the former president to draw inspiration from him as an oracle, we have come to get guidance, we have come to get advice, we have equally come to get critical support because if we must succeed in the gargantuan assignment that has been thrust upon our shoulders, then we must come to people like Chief Obasanjo who have the prerequisite experience.
“There is a proverb that says that a woman who started cooking before you must definitely have more broken pots. So we have come to see our father here in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital and we have spoken to Baba and Baba too has spoken to us and we are enriched.
“We have also realized more than ever before now that yes, the task before us may not be an easy one but from the inspiration and guidance that we have received from Baba today, we are more than ready to go all the way and take PDP back to the seat of power come 2027,” Turaki said.
