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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has declared that no amount of pressure or intimidation can silence opposition voices in Nigeria.
Wabara, who stated this while on a get-well visit to a chieftain of the PDP, Chief Bode George, in a London hospital, insisted that a vibrant opposition remains indispensable to democratic governance.
Chief George, a founding member of the PDP, is recuperating after undergoing successful eye surgery in London.
In a statement obtained by our correspondent, the former Senate President said attempts to weaken or stifle opposition parties would ultimately fail. He stressed that democracy thrives on the existence of strong alternative voices capable of holding the government accountable and offering Nigerians credible options.
“Nigeria is too big to be pocketed by any cabal or commercial politician,” Wabara said, insisting that the opposition would continue to speak out on issues affecting the nation and provide constructive alternatives in the interest of the country.
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The BoT Chairman, who noted that he visited George on behalf of the PDP leadership and members worldwide, conveyed the party’s goodwill and prayers for his speedy recovery.
He thanked God for the successful surgery and prayed for the veteran politician’s quick return to full health and active national service.
He described George as one of the pillars and founding fathers of the PDP whose sacrifices, commitment, and contributions have remained invaluable to the party, Nigeria’s democratic development, and nation-building.
He noted that party leaders and members across the country hold George in high esteem for his courage, consistency, and unwavering commitment to the survival of the PDP and the sustenance of multi-party democracy, particularly at a time when the opposition faces mounting political pressures.
The former Senate President said the visit reflected the enduring bond within the PDP leadership and the party’s appreciation of George’s decades-long role in shaping its fortunes and defending democratic ideals.
He added that Chief George is expected to return to Nigeria after completing his post-surgery recovery.
