A pressure group in the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), “Professionals in PDP,” on Friday urged the party’s founding fathers to intervene and prevent the party from fading into obscurity.
In a statement issued by its Chairman, Sam Segun-Progress, the group lamented that the growing influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and some members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) was detrimental to the party’s overall growth and success in future elections.
The statement read: “The shameful activities of the acting National Chairman and the National Secretary have continued to portray the party as a mere tool in the hands of the FCT Minister.
“This sentiment reflects a growing frustration among party members who feel that leadership decisions are being made to serve external interests rather than the party’s foundational principles.”
The group criticized the ongoing cycle of suspensions and counter-suspensions within the PDP, saying it was a clear indication that the National Secretariat can no longer lead the party effectively.
Additionally, the group questioned the rationale behind the support the chairman and national secretary have extended to Wike on the political crisis in Rivers State.
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“Why is the Chairman and National Secretary against the Governor of Rivers State? Why has Damagum not signed any meaningful statement against the economic situation of the country?
“We must ask the National Chairman why he is treating the ruling party with kid gloves. Why were they in a hurry to suspend other members of the working committee? Can it be safe to say they want to strangulate the party to favour the ruling party?
“In light of these concerns, the group called on the founding fathers to take immediate and decisive action, advocating for the resignation of the acting Chairman and National Secretary, and calling for a complete overhaul of the current National Working Committee.
“If the founding fathers gloss over the recent charade of suspension and counter-suspension, then we can all kiss our party goodbye.
“It is time to call a spade a spade by kicking out all agents of the ruling party from our beloved party,” the statement concluded, underlining the group’s commitment to restoring integrity and purpose within the PDP.
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