Chief John Okiyi Kalu            Comrade Paul Nwagbara 


The gale of resignations sweeping across the Peoples Democratic Party,  PDP has been described as a Self-cleansing process out of which a more reliable, robust and more vibrant PDP will emerge.


In a related development, the  PDP Youth Leader in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, Comrade  Paul  Nwagbara has described the on going defections from the party as a process of separating the wheat from chaff.


Speaking to newsmen, the immediate past Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu said he is not surprised at the on going resignations as he is aware of the underground discussions and negotiations preceding it.


Chief Kalu who maintained that the PDP remains solid and stronger affirmed his loyalty to the PDP stressing that even if his close friends and allies resign from the party, he would remain in the party as a mark of loyalty to a platform that brought him to political prominence. He added that political choice is an individual thing, and not a group affair.


Kalu who served as Commissioner in the administration of former governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu further proffered that the former governor is not likely to defect from the PDP even if the speculations is confirmed that he is offered a political appointment.


"We are confident that going forward that there is now a rebranded political party ready to serve the people", Kalu affirmed 


Nwagbara who made his views known through a release stated: "It is my believe that the ongoing transformation is for a more vibrant, viable and enviable PDP whose National allure will always outclass the temporary stint", he said in a release as he charges on all PDP faithfuls to remain steadfast in the face of recent resignations sweeping through the party 


"This metamorphosis is imperative for a smooth transition into more a glorious phase esponged of the selfish elements that tainted the image of the party and their recurring effect", he submitted