BREAKING NEWS: PDP Raises Alarm Over Alleged Tinubu Plot Targeting 2027 Election Participation

The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the federal government of engineering the internal crisis within the party to stop it from participating in the 2027 general elections.

The party’s South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, made the allegation on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee. The event took place at the party’s zonal office in Enugu.

Odefa claimed that the ongoing disputes troubling the PDP were not accidental. He said they were part of a deliberate plan by the federal government under President Bola Tinubu to weaken the opposition and keep it out of the next general election.

He urged party members to remain loyal and patient despite the challenges facing the PDP.

“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 expressed confidence that the courts would resolve the crisis in favour of the party. He said the judiciary remained the last hope for justice in Nigeria and would restore stability to the PDP.

According to him, “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 Appeal Court consolidated all the appeals. We expect a favourable judgement. Judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. Let justice prevail.”

He also charged members of the newly inaugurated Abia State Caretaker Committee to remain focused on rebuilding the party in the state.

“The job of the Abia PDP committee may not 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.”

Speaking after his inauguration, the Chairman of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee, Mr Ikegbu Emeka, said the assignment before the committee was critical to the future of the party.

“This is a defining moment for PDP,” he said. “It calls for sacrifice. PDP has been ridden in crisis of late. The Ibadan national convention defined our moment. Despite the challenges, PDP is back. We accept this challenge fully. 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.”

Members of the caretaker committee include Mr Ikegbu Emeka as Chairman and Felix Nwagbara as Secretary. Others are Chief Fidel Chukwuemeka, Engr Gladys Okoro, Chief Chijindu Kalu, Kelvin Enyi, Mrs Ugo Kalu, Barr Obinna Nwaogwugwu and Samuel Chukwudi Mike.

Several PDP stakeholders were present at the ceremony, including the party’s South East Zonal Secretary, Chief James Ugwu.