As crisis becomes a daily meal on the breakfast table of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, its chairman, board of trustees (BoT), Mr Adolphus Wabara, has stressed the need for the party to unite and resolve the discrepancies in the state congresses.
The former senate president stated this during the party’s 78th BoT meeting held at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja.
He called for the convocation of the national executive committee (NEC) meeting on October 24, 2024, to address the pressing issues within the party and strategise for the future.
The meeting, according to him “will allow us to address pressing matters and strategise on the way forward for the PDP, especially as we gear up for future elections and prepare to strengthen our internal structures.”
Wabara expressed concerns about reports of irregularities during recent state congresses, where some were allegedly not conducted according to party guidelines or did not take place as scheduled.
“These discrepancies are of serious concern, and it is essential that we address them immediately,” Wabara stated.
He called on the national working committee (NWC) to swiftly rectify the issues and ensure that party members across the country have a fair and transparent opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
The BoT chairman emphasised that any deviations from PDP guidelines must be corrected, and where congresses failed to hold, new dates should be set.
He also highlighted the importance of internal unity and diplomacy within the PDP, noting that a “house divided cannot stand.”
He praised the reconciliation committee for its efforts in resolving disputes but cautioned that significant challenges lie ahead.
“We must recognise that the task ahead is significant,” he said, offering the BoT’s full support to the committee as it continues to promote peace and unity within the party.
Wabara made reference to the remarks by the former governor of Rivers State and current minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, who, according to him, had in recent time underscored the importance of adhering to the constitution and the rule of law in resolving party disputes.
Wabara urged party members to heed this advice and cooperate fully with the reconciliation and disciplinary committees to avoid encouraging the ruling party’s dominance and a potential slide towards a one-party state.
During the meeting, Wabara also revealed that recent engagements with key PDP figures, including the incumbent governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara and his Bauchi State counterpart, Mr Bala Mohammed, as well as other leaders, had addressed concerns about the party’s unity.
He assured that the details of these discussions would be shared during an upcoming executive session.
