The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the federal government of deliberately orchestrating the internal crisis within the party to prevent it from participating in the 2027 general elections.
The allegation was made on Tuesday by the party’s 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 insisted that the ongoing disputes within the PDP were not coincidental but part of a calculated plan by the federal government under President Bola Tinubu to weaken the opposition.
He urged party members to remain loyal and patient amid the challenges.
“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.”
The vice chairman also expressed confidence in the judiciary to resolve the crisis in favor of the party, describing the courts as the “last hope” for justice in Nigeria.
“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 favorable judgment. The judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. Let justice prevail.”
Odefa further tasked members of the newly inaugurated Abia State Caretaker Committee with the responsibility of rebuilding 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.
After his inauguration, Mr. Ikegbu Emeka, chairman of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee, described the assignment as crucial for the party’s future.
“This is a defining moment for PDP,” he said.
“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,” he stated.
“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 caretaker committee comprises: Ikegbu Emeka (Chairman), Felix Nwagbara (Secretary), Chief Fidel Chukwuemeka, Engr. Gladys Okoro, Chief Chijindu Kalu, Kelvin Enyi, Mrs. Ugo Kalu, Barr. Obinna Nwaogwugwu, and Samuel Chukwudi Mike.
The ceremony was attended by several PDP stakeholders, including the party’s South East Zonal Secretary, Chief James Ugwu.
