George has maintained that the defection of heavyweight politicians such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso does not have a negative effect on the party.

He added that the fact that the late Chief Alex Ekwueme, a foundation member, couldn’t get the party’s presidential ticket on two attempts meant PDP was not built around individuals.

He, however, commended Ekwueme for never leaving the party or working against it despite the experience.

“He never, at any time, raised his hands to demonise or destroy the party,” George praised Ekwueme.