Politics
PDP Leadership Succumbs, Agrees To Hold NEC Meeting On April 18
After a year-long hiatus since its last gathering, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally scheduled its much-anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for April 18 this year. In preparation for this meeting, the party leadership has appointed executives for 20 states, local councils, and wards. These newly appointed executives will serve in their respective positions for three months.
The delay in convening the NEC meeting, which is statutorily required to be held quarterly, has caused internal tensions within the party. Former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, criticized the party leadership for the prolonged delay, accusing it of being influenced by hidden forces. Additionally, PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi resorted to legal action against the party leadership for failing to convene the meeting within a year of its last occurrence.
Following pressure from PDP governors and other stakeholders, the National Working Committee (NWC) announced the date for the NEC meeting. The meeting will be preceded by a gathering of the Board of Trustees (BoT) on the same day. Furthermore, a National Caucus meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2024.
In conjunction with the NEC meeting announcement, the NWC appointed caretaker executives for several states, local government areas, and wards. These appointments were made in accordance with the party’s constitution, specifically Section 29 (2) (b). The caretaker committees will oversee the party’s affairs in their respective areas for a three-month period.
The states where these appointments were made include Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Niger, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NWC clarified that no replacements should be made for vacancies in the caretaker committees due to death, defection, or resignation.
The NWC emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among party leaders, stakeholders, and members to ensure the stability and success of the party at all levels.
Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, has officially stepped down from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogbaga, who represented the Abakiliki/lsu federal constituency of Ebonyi State from 1999 to 2023, made this announcement through a resignation letter dated April 24, 2024. The letter was addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Anmegu Enyigba ward and was also sent to the local government area (LGA) and state chairmen of the party.
In his resignation letter, Ogbaga stated, “I am writing to officially inform you of my resignation from the PDP. After careful evaluation and consideration of the current political climate within the party, I have decided to take a step back. Since 1998, I have remained a steadfast member of the PDP, contributing significantly to its growth with unwavering dedication and support.”
He emphasized that his decision to resign was personal and expressed gratitude for the leadership and support he received within the party. Ogbaga concluded his letter by wishing the PDP well in its future endeavors.
The Forum of All Progressives Congress State Chairmen has expressed full support for the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, by passing a vote of confidence in him.
A delegation comprising 37 state party chairmen asserted that there was an attempted coup to oust Ganduje from his position as APC National Chairman, but it was unsuccessful.
This declaration was made during a solidarity visit to the party’s secretariat in Abuja, where they reaffirmed their loyalty to Ganduje.
The acting chairman of the forum and Lagos APC chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, stated that they stand firmly behind Ganduje and are prepared to defend him against any external threats.
“We want to assure you that you remain the leader of our party. The individuals who announced your removal were not recognized members of the party to begin with. We will not allow you to face the same embarrassment as former chairmen of the party.”
“What they attempted was akin to a coup, but their efforts have been thwarted. Our presence here signifies our unwavering support for you at all times,” he emphasized.
Following the inability of the Southeast governors to conduct Local Government elections in their respective States, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened a legal action against them if the situation remains the same in the next 60 days.
National Vice Chairman of the party, Southeast zone,Chilos Godsent disclosed this in a communiqué he released to newsmen after the 2024 annual zonal retreat of the party held at Awka, Anambra State.
ADC also requested the governors to “reconstitute fund and mandate the respective State Independent Electoral Commission to publish the timetable for Local Government Council Election in their respective states.
Godsent argued that the non existence of Democratic Local Government system violates Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (Daily Sun)
CREDIT: News Express
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