The ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, assumed a deeper dimension on Thursday, as the Nyesom Wike led group, petitioned the security agencies alleging impersonation by Tanimu Turaki led group
- +Wike PDP writes DSS, Police, alleges impersonation by Wabara, Turaki
- +… Disassociate itself from Ibadan coalition gathering
Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the group, while briefing Journalists in Abuja, revealed that notable leaders of the Turaki group, including Adolphus Wabara who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees BoT, and Tanimu Turaki were invited by the police, after the petition
… Disassociate itself from Ibadan coalition gathering
Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the group, while briefing Journalists in Abuja, revealed that notable leaders of the Turaki group, including Adolphus Wabara who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees BoT, and Tanimu Turaki were invited by the police, after the petition
Anyanwu, while briefing Journalists in Abuja, stated that ” We have written to the security agencies, the police, and the DSS on the issue of impersonation, and they have already invited Nwabara, Turaki, and others who impersonate themselves at the Shehu Yar’adua Center, where the so-called interim NWC was formed. So the matter is before the security agencies in Nigeria. And after that, we hope that they will be prosecuted”
This is just as the group which claims to be ” the authentic PDP” also disassociated itself from the coalition meeting between the Turaki led PDP and the Allied Peoples Movement APM.
Jungudo Mohammed, the National Publicity Secretary, described the Ibadan meeting of the Turaki led group with the APM as ” a social gathering”, which has nothing to do with the PDP “Let us state clearly and unequivocally that the PDP is not part of any alliance, coalition, agreement, or political arrangement with the Allied Peoples Movement APM or any other political party regarding this gathering or any related political activity.”
The party added that any person or group claiming to be acting on behalf of the PDP in connection with this event is doing so without the knowledge, approval, consent, or authority of the party.
“What is being presented to Nigerians as a political alliance is nothing more than another desperate attempt by Governor Seyi Makinde and his associates to mislead the public and manufacture a false impression of political relevance and support.
They accused Governor Makinde of Oyo state of attempting to camouflage his political intentions through false claims of alliances and consultations, adding that ” It is obvious that ego and pride have made it difficult for him to accept the reality of his growing political isolation and failed calculations”
The party noted that just like Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, who earlier moved to the APM, “Nigerians can now clearly see that today’s gathering in Ibadan is simply a public celebration of Governor Makinde’s movement to the APM and nothing more. His attempts to destroy the PDP have finally been exposed and his agenda has fallen flat”
The PDP Spokesman said it is unfortunate that in recent times Governor Makinde and others have continued to sponsor media attacks and propaganda aimed at deliberately distorting and misrepresenting the Supreme Court judgment in order to create confusion within the party and among Nigerians.
” It has now become obvious that party members and Nigerians generally have refused to follow him on this journey of political deception and personal ambition.
He stated that their actions have clearly exposed the contradictions between their public claims and political reality. ” They should therefore be allowed to manage the consequences of their political choices without dragging the PDP into their personal political decisions.
“The evidence of this reality was clearly demonstrated by the overwhelming number of aspirants who recently trooped to Wadata Plaza, the headquarters of the PDP to obtain and submit their nomination forms, thereby reaffirming their confidence in the authentic leadership and lawful structure of the PDP under Abdulrahman Mohammad and Senator Samuel Anyawu.
“If indeed Governor Makinde and his supporters have truly not defeated to the APM, then Nigerians deserve to ask this simple question, why did they refuse to remain within the structure they claimed to recognize by purchasing nomination forms from the so-called Kabiru Tanimu led Interim National Working Committee?”
“Again, for the avoidance of doubt,we wish to reiterate that the PDP has absolutely nothing to do with the gathering in Ibadan.
“On the contrary, the PDP is today conducting its screening exercise for gubernatorial and presidential aspirants at Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, the annex office of our national headquarters, this is coming after yesterday’s successful completion of the States and National Assembly Screening exercise across the country.
The party assured all aspirants, party faithful, stakeholders, and Nigerians that the PDP remains strong, united, and fully prepared to participate in the 2027 general elections without any legal or political impediments.
