PDP Governors Summon Emergency Meeting Over Internal Disputes
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced that the state congresses recently held in 12 states, including Rivers, are currently under review. The party clarified that the review process is ongoing and no conclusions have been reached yet.
The congresses, which took place over the weekend, have stirred discontent in states like Rivers, Benue, Katsina, and Kogi.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Rivers, the congress was conducted despite a court order prohibiting it, causing tension between the National Working Committee (NWC) and the PDP Governors Forum.
The latter supports Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s continued leadership of the party in the state, while the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and his faction have claimed control over the party structure following the boycott by Fubara and his allies.
Addressing the situation, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said, “There are processes and procedures for establishing state chapters and other party organs.
“We acknowledge that there are conflicting orders, and as a party of the rule of law, we strive to comply with court orders to avoid anarchy.”
Ologunagba emphasized that the review process follows established procedures. “When congresses are held, there are procedures, including the formation of an appeal panel to address any disputes.
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“These issues are reviewed by the NWC, which will then make a decision. The process is not yet complete and will eventually be subject to ratification by the National Executive Committee (NEC).”
He added that complaints from other states, including Benue, Katsina, Kogi, and Ekiti, are also part of the review, noting, “It would be misleading to focus solely on Rivers State.”
Ologunagba further stressed the importance of caution, saying, “The PDP must proceed with care and be appropriately guided by the legal proceedings. These matters are being handled as part of the ongoing process.”
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