{"id":159840,"date":"2025-04-18T23:15:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T22:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/support-new-generation-of-leaders-pdp-group-urges-atiku"},"modified":"2025-04-22T22:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:01:54","slug":"support-new-generation-of-leaders-pdp-group-urges-atiku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/support-new-generation-of-leaders-pdp-group-urges-atiku","title":{"rendered":"Support new generation of leaders \u2013 PDP group urges Atiku"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A group, the Concerned PDP Youth of Gombe State, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step back from active political contest and pursue an advisory role in shaping the future of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.<\/p>\n<p>The chairman of the group, Jamilu Adamu, made the call at a press conference on Thursday in Gombe.<\/p>\n<p>Adamu commended Atiku\u2019s significant contributions to the party and Nigeria\u2019s democratic development, describing him as a respected statesman with a notable legacy in the nation\u2019s political history.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized the need for generational renewal in the PDP, and advised its leadership to create more opportunities for young members to emerge and contribute meaningfully towards rebuilding the party.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe that His Excellency Atiku Abubakar\u2019s experience and wisdom can still benefit the PDP if channelled into mentoring and supporting emerging leaders,\u201d Adamu said.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the call was not intended as an attack on the former vice president, rather a respected suggestion for strategic repositioning of the party.<\/p>\n<p>The chairman said that PDP must adopt fresh perspectives to give younger voices a central role in party decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Adamu, while reaffirming their commitment to the party, enjoined stakeholders to work towards building a more inclusive, united and dynamic opposition capable of addressing Nigeria\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are hopeful that our message will be received in the spirit of progress and dialogue,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A group, the Concerned PDP Youth of Gombe State, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step back from active political contest and pursue an advisory role in shaping the future of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. 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