Veteran journalist and political analyst, Reuben Abati, has delivered a scathing assessment of the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that the once-dominant political force has “moved from the ICU to the mortuary.”
Abati’s comment reflects the growing internal crisis, defections, leadership struggles, and dwindling national influence that have plagued the party in recent years. Once Nigeria’s ruling party for 16 years, the PDP is now battling for relevance amid deep divisions and a lack of cohesive direction.
Political observers say Abati’s remark underscores a harsh reality: unless the PDP undergoes a total rebirth, restructuring, and unification, its chances of reclaiming national power remain slim.
Many Nigerians who once looked to the PDP as a stabilizing force now see a party struggling to survive its own internal decay.
As 2027 approaches, Abati’s statement serves as a wake-up call a reminder that only decisive action, genuine reconciliation, and strong leadership can revive the PDP from its current political coma.
