Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee and former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has cautioned that more defections from the party may be imminent, even as efforts intensify to reposition the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, Saraki admitted that the party may still witness the exit of key figures in the coming months.

“We haven’t seen the worst of the defections in the PDP. We are likely to witness one or two more governors leaving, as well as some senators,” he stated.

Despite the bleak outlook, Saraki remained optimistic, suggesting the timing of the crisis offers a strategic advantage.

“For some of us, the fact that this is happening now is actually a blessing in disguise. Imagine if this was unfolding in late 2026—we would have had no time to recover. But with just under two years to the next election, we have the opportunity to rebuild and regroup. It’s not a lost cause,” he said.

Saraki stressed that the PDP, with over 26 years of political presence, is resilient enough to overcome its current challenges.

“As a party with a long history, we’ve had our high and low moments. This is one of the low points, but we will bounce back,” he added.

Despite the internal crisis at the national level, Saraki said the party’s grassroots structures remain largely unaffected.

“When you travel across the country, you’ll find that the party remains strong at the state and local government levels. In many places, people are not even aware of the issues we’re dealing with in Abuja,” he noted.

Saraki emphasized that beyond resolving current disputes, the party must begin laying a solid foundation for the future.

“We must approach the next convention with a mindset for reform. It cannot be business as usual. We need to bring in new, younger faces that represent the future of this party,” he said.

He concluded with a warning that the failure of the PDP could endanger Nigeria’s democratic balance.

“If the PDP fails, Nigeria risks sliding into a one-party system and that would be a disaster for our democracy,” he warned.