Babangida Aliyu, former governor of Niger state, has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to shut its doors permanently against politicians who abandoned the party during difficult times.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, Aliyu warned that the return of such individuals would damage the credibility and stability of the party ahead of the 2027 general election.
He said: “Those who left the party when we needed them most should not be welcomed back.
“We must draw the line and make it clear that loyalty has consequences. You cannot keep running in and out of the party.”
Although he did not mention names, Aliyu’s remarks were interpreted as a veiled reference to former vice-president Atiku Abubakar and others who have moved between parties in the past.
Aliyu urged the PDP to reward long-standing members and build a stronger opposition rooted in discipline and ideological commitment.
“We should be repositioning for the future, not recycling disloyal politicians,” he added.
The PDP has struggled to retain unity in recent years, with several prominent figures defecting to other parties or launching separate platforms.
