By Musa Ubandawaki
SOKOTO — The Northern Elders Unity Discussion board of the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) has launched a blistering assault on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his political allies, accusing them of plotting to destroy the PDP and weaken opposition politics in Nigeria.
In a communiqué issued on the finish of its 18th Common Assembly, the Discussion board reaffirmed its unwavering confidence within the management of the PDP Appearing Nationwide Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, whereas condemning what it described as “determined makes an attempt” by some occasion members to derail the occasion’s forthcoming nationwide conference, scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Nationwide Secretary of the Discussion board, Dr. Abbas Sadauki (Dan Madamin Tofa), in a strongly worded assertion, mentioned the choice to defend the unity of the occasion was each unanimous and resolute.
“No quantity of political intimidation, blackmail, or lies towards the unity of the occasion will cease the profitable group of the nationwide conference in Ibadan,” he declared.
Dr. Sadauki accused some members of the PDP Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) of colluding with exterior political forces to destabilize the occasion from inside.
“These deceptive teams throughout the occasion to scuttle the conference are mere jokers — predators unleashed towards the collective curiosity.“Their unholy alliance with enemies of progress will quickly finish in political disgrace and remorse,” he mentioned.
The Discussion board alleged that the continuing sabotage throughout the PDP was being pushed by Wike’s political affect and private ambitions. “It’s unlucky that some ungrateful parts, below the steerage of Mr. Nyesom Wike, are bent on destroying all the pieces good in regards to the PDP and different opposition actions. Whether or not by way of courtroom instances or misuse of energy, their mission is evident — to wreck the occasion. However they may fail,” Sadauki warned.
Expressing full solidarity with the present management, the group recommended Ambassador Damagum and different loyal stakeholders for his or her steadfastness in steering the occasion towards unity and revival forward of the 2027 common elections.
“The dedication proven by Ambassador Damagum and real occasion leaders is a patriotic sacrifice aimed toward rebuilding and repositioning the PDP for future victory,” the assertion added.
The Discussion board additionally cautioned the judiciary and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards political actors allegedly making an attempt to control establishments to destabilize the democratic course of. It appealed to the judiciary to not be swayed by “determined parts” who’ve change into keen instruments in undermining democracy, describing them as enemies of progress and burdens to the nation.
Reaffirming its absolute loyalty to the PDP management, the Northern Elders Discussion board insisted that the choice of the Nationwide Govt Committee (NEC) to proceed with the nationwide conference stays binding and have to be revered by all occasion members.
The Discussion board concluded that its assist for Ambassador Damagum’s management is unshakable, urging all disciplined members to uphold the NEC’s determination and shield the unity, integrity, and way forward for the occasion.
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