Congresses:Yobe PDP Alleges Irregularities Wants National Intervention
By Sani Gazas Chinade,
Damaturu
Some key members of Yobe State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have alleged significant irregularities in recent congresses of the party.
In a press briefing held in Damaturu on Friday, Barrister Ahmed Warizi, the Legal Advisor of the party, alongside local government chairmen and state working committee members, expressed their “deepest sorrow” and “unhappiness” over the handling of the congresses.
Barister Warizi emphasized the importance of adhering to the PDP’s constitution, stating, “The PDP has its own constitution, and also a guideline.”
According to him, the party’s constitution has stated in the earliest chapter, that it has “supremacy over all members of the party and all activities.”
He stressed that the constitution stipulates inclusive participation of all card-carrying members at every level of the party.
The crux of the complaint centered on the alleged lack of transparency and inclusiveness in the congresses held across the 17 local government areas of the state.
“Unfortunately, as I have stated earlier, we here in Yobe State, all eyes are on us,”Warizi said, pointing out that the acting national chairman of the PDP hails from Yobe State.
He argued that the state chapter of the PDP should be a “role model” for other chapters.
Abdullahi Shuaibu, the PDP Chairman of Potiskum local government and ALGON chairman of the 17 LGAs of the party, further elaborated on their grievances.
“We deserve to be carried along in all the party’s affairs especially issue of Congress,” Shuaibu said.
He expressed disappointment that despite their support for the acting national chairman, they are marginalized.
He urged the national secretariat to “investigate the matter here in Yobe and ensure all irregularities at the Congresses” are rectified.
The timing of these allegations is particularly sensitive, with the 2027 general elections looming.
Warizi highlighted the significance of unity and adherence to due process, warning that the upcoming elections would be “one of the most hardest” Nigerians will face.
In response to the allegations, the outgoing party chairman, Amb Umar El-gash, stated that notification for the Congress was communicated to all members through the respective platforms of the party, as they usually do.
He also acknowledged the constitutional right of aggrieved members to appeal through the appropriate channels within the party.
The unfolding situation has cast a shadow over the PDP’s unity in Yobe State, raising concerns about its preparedness for the upcoming elections.
The national secretariat’s response to these allegations will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for the party’s standing in the region respectively.
