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The governors’ forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence in the ability of Ali Modu Sheriff, the new chairman of the party, to reposition the PDP, saying he was chosen because of the “battle ahead”.

The governors, who said Sheriff will act as a “counterforce” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urged him to avoid all diversionary tactics.

They said the new chairman will use his vast network to rebuild the the PDP and woo new party faithful.

“Sheriff is coming on the job with immense wealth of experience and will no doubt use his vast network to rebuild the party,” Osaro Onaiwu, coordinator of the forum, said in a statement issued on Wednesday.

“He will restore members’ confidence and act as a counterforce to the many antics of the present APC regime.

“We urge you to shun all diversionary tactics that might be thrown at you and concentrate on how to bring all aggrieved party members together; as well as fashion out ways to woo new members especially the youths.

“The forum is solidly behind you and will deploy its support to ensure that the shared vision for our party is realised as we prepare for 2019.”

The governors said the situation in the country was an opportunity for Sheriff to show that the PDP remained the only truly national party that could reunite the country.