- The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was orchestrating internal crises to weaken the party ahead of 2027
- PDP South East Vice Chairman Ali Odefa made the claim during the inauguration of the Abia State Caretaker Committee in Enugu, expressing confidence in the judiciary to resolve leadership disputes
- The newly inaugurated Abia PDP Caretaker Committee pledged to rebuild and unite the party, urging aggrieved members to reconcile before the next general elections
The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the federal government of deliberately fuelling the party’s internal crisis in a bid to prevent it from participating effectively in the 2027 general elections.
The allegation was made on Tuesday by the PDP South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, during the inauguration of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee at the party’s zonal office in Enugu.
Odefa claimed that the protracted disputes within the opposition party were not accidental but part of a calculated effort by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to weaken the PDP ahead of the next general elections.
“There are people who are bent on destroying PDP. They want us not to participate in the 2027 general elections. For some years now, PDP has been in trouble orchestrated by some anti-PDP agents. They don’t want PDP to grow. But we won’t accept that,” Odefa stated.
He urged party members across the South East to remain loyal and patient despite the ongoing challenges, assuring them that the party would overcome its current difficulties.
Expressing confidence in the judiciary, Odefa described the courts as the “last hope” for justice and said he believed the legal disputes surrounding the party’s leadership crisis would be resolved favourably.
“We are hopeful that the court will bring justice to PDP. We have confidence in the judiciary. Many of them are still men and women of integrity. A week ago, the Court of Appeal consolidated all the appeals. We expect a favourable judgment. The judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. Let justice prevail,” he added.
Odefa also charged members of the newly inaugurated Abia State Caretaker Committee with the responsibility of rebuilding and repositioning the party in the state.
“The job of the Abia PDP committee won’t be easy, but based on your experiences, we are hopeful. The chairman is a dogged man. He will pilot the affairs of PDP in Abia State very well. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Those who are steadfast will see the light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.
Speaking after his inauguration, the chairman of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee, Ikegbu Emeka, described the assignment as pivotal to the party’s survival and revival.
“This is a defining moment for PDP. It calls for sacrifice. PDP has been ridden with crises of late. The Ibadan national convention defined our moment. Despite the challenges, PDP is back. We accept this challenge fully,” Emeka said.
He called on aggrieved members to set aside differences and work towards unity ahead of the next general elections.
“Our mission is to unite our party. This is the time for forgiveness. We call on all aggrieved members to join hands to reposition the party ahead of the next general elections. With the inauguration of this committee, something will happen in Abia State,” he concluded.
The ceremony was attended by several party stakeholders, including the PDP South East Zonal Secretary, Chief James Ugwu.