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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has rejected the legitimacy of the party’s upcoming national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan.
Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) Mao Ohuabunwa made this known following the national working committee meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. He described the planned convention as unlawful and likened it to a mere social gathering, urging that those attending should not expect an official party event.
Ohuabunwa said, “Those interested in going to Ibadan to relax and catch fun are free to do so, but not for PDP convention,” describing the exercise as illegal and a jamboree.
He further noted that the PDP national secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu, had circulated a notification about postponing the convention and stressed compliance with court rulings.
“We have met as the national working committee of PDP, and reviewed our activities. We have agreed to obey all the court decisions on the Ibadan convention. So, we are not part of the exercise,” Ohuabunwa stated.
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“Ibadan is a public place, people can go for anything but not for convention. Anyone going there in the name of convention should consider it a jamboree,” he added. “We won’t tolerate flagrant abuse of the constitution by some individuals in the name of a convention.”
Meanwhile, the acting national chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammad, urged delegates nationwide to refrain from participating in the Ibadan event and be patient for a properly sanctioned convention. He assured continuous efforts to unite and strengthen the party throughout Nigeria.
“We are concerned with moving PDP forward; therefore, all delegates across the country should stay away from the Ibadan convention,” Muhammad said.
Echoing the party’s stance, Minister Nyesom Wike praised party members for their steadfast support in various regions and reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law and protecting believers in the party’s constitution.
“I am happy with your concern about the party in your respective areas. I will continue to support you people; I won’t betray you people,” Wike pledged.
