Thursday, June 4, 2026

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PDP crisis: Imo state chair, others restate faith in opposition party

Austin Nwachukwu

Austin Nwachukwu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja

A group of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state chairmen, led by the chairman of the Imo State chapter, Austin Nwachukwu, have expressed faith in the ability of the opposition party to reinvent itself as the dominant political party in the country.

The state chairmen, under the aegis of the Progressive and Democratic Chairmen of PDP, said they recognise that the party was founded on the ideals of democracy and inclusivity and remain committed to the principles which have defined the opposition party.

Nwachukwu, in a statement on behalf of the group, stated that as custodians of the noble ideals on which the PDP is founded, it is the responsibility of the state chairmen to ensure that the party emerges from its current challenges stronger.

According to them, “We recognise that the PDP was founded on the timeless ideals of democracy, justice, equity, and inclusiveness—principles that have sustained its relevance since the advent of the Fourth Republic.”

“In this regard,” the statement continued, “we affirm our unwavering commitment to the rule of law, internal democracy, and total adherence to the provisions of our party’s constitution in the day-to-day administration of our affairs. We believe that discipline, fairness, and constitutional order are indispensable to the credibility and sustainability of our great party.”

Consequently, they declared total support for the factional Acting National Chairman, Abdulraham Mohammed, and the factional chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), Mao Ohuabunwa.

They noted that “We have absolute confidence in their leadership capacity, experience, and integrity to steer the PDP through this period of renewal and repositioning.”

The state chairmen explained that Mohammed and Ohuabunwa represent the democratic spirit, institutional memory, and inclusive vision required to rebuild trust, restore confidence, and drive the ongoing process of reconciliation and reorganisation across all levels of the party.

They implored all loyal members of the party from across the country to unite and work collectively toward the revival and transformation of the PDP into a truly people-oriented, progressive political movement.