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PDP headache: Major reasons Publicity Sec was shoved aside emerges
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given the reasons behind the suspension of its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
The party’s acting National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed that Ologunagba was suspended for actions considered harmful to the party’s interests, particularly concerning the political tensions in Rivers State.
He said Ologunagba was suspended due to his involvement in anti-party activities, including issuing a public statement encouraging participation in the Rivers State Local Government elections.
His stance, which supported the elections proceeding despite ongoing legal disputes, reportedly conflicted with the party’s official position during the tense political situation in the state.
Abdullahi revealed during a press conference in Abuja that the decision to suspend Ologunagba followed a vote by the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), with eight members in favour of the suspension and four against.
He stated that Ologunagba’s actions went against party protocol, prompting the NWC to act to maintain discipline and unity within the party.
The PDP also announced the suspension of its National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), for similar anti-party activities.
A special committee led by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, has been established to investigate the allegations against both suspended officials, under the party’s constitution.
Abdullahi stressed that the suspensions were not politically motivated but were necessary to ensure that the party remains united and disciplined amid growing internal conflicts.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has instructed all feuding members within the party to return to the status quo.
The directive was issued by the forum’s chairman, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, following a meeting of PDP governors that extended into the early hours of Tuesday.
Governor Mohammed clarified that while disagreements are inevitable in any political party, such issues can always be resolved amicably.
“There is no crisis,” he said, emphasizing that the party’s various groups, including the Governors, Board of Trustees (BoT), and National Assembly caucus, have reached a consensus for the National Working Committee (NWC) to restore the status quo.
Mohammed added that all suspensions within the party have been nullified, signaling an effort to maintain unity within the PDP.
Further details on the outcomes of the meeting are expected later.
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Umar Damagum is calling for the arrest of Yayari Mohammed for impersonation and breaching a court order.
This demand follows a recent ruling from an Abuja Federal High Court that barred the PDP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) from removing Damagum as the party’s Acting National Chairman.
Acting National Publicity Secretary Abdullahi Manga expressed this stance during a press conference in Abuja, emphasizing that Mohammed’s actions contravene the court’s directive.
“The security agencies should act against Mohammed and others for impersonation and violation of court order,” he stated, asserting that there are no alternatives left but to involve law enforcement to uphold the rule of law.
Manga clarified that the court order was issued prior to Damagum’s suspension, asserting, “The court order came before the supposed suspension. We were all here when the suspension came, and that was far after the court order.”
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, has expressed confidence in reclaiming what he described as the party’s “stolen mandate” from the September 21 governorship election.
During a press briefing in Benin City, Aziegbemi revealed that the PDP has successfully filed a petition before the Edo State Election Tribunal to challenge the results, which he labeled as electoral robbery.
Aziegbemi also accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to stall the court-ordered inspection of election materials at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office, asserting that the PDP had outmaneuvered the APC’s alleged ploys. “We have begun the journey to reclaim the people’s mandate… The tribunal will give us our mandate based on overwhelming evidence,” he stated.
Further, Aziegbemi criticized the APC for disrupting processes at INEC, questioning why they would oppose transparency if they truly won. “If you won, why fight hard to stop the other person from inspecting the process?” he added.
As the PDP continues to gather evidence for the tribunal, Aziegbemi warned of further political arrests aimed at undermining their efforts but assured weekly updates to keep the public informed.
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