Two prime leaders of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP) have given opposing directions on the state congresses in Cross River, Plateau, and Kebbi.
In a letter dated September 25, PDP nationwide chairman Umar Damagum introduced that the congresses, initially set for September 27, could be postponed. He defined the choice was attributable to “unexpected circumstances and operational logistic challenges.”
“Which means that state congresses within the three aforementioned states won’t maintain as earlier scheduled,” Damagum stated, including {that a} new date could be communicated to the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) later.
However in one other letter dated September 26, PDP nationwide secretary Samuel Anyanwu insisted the congresses should go on as deliberate. He argued that any discover to INEC should carry the signatures of each the nationwide secretary and the chairman.
“The congresses within the three states shall maintain as earlier scheduled,” Anyanwu stated. “The fee mustn’t honour any communication with out the joint signatures of the nationwide secretary and the nationwide chairman.”
This disagreement highlights the rising rift in PDP’s nationwide management. The get together has been in disaster over the nationwide secretary place, with Anyanwu and Sunday Udeh-Okoye each claiming the seat.
Earlier this 12 months, the Supreme Courtroom nullified the ruling that eliminated Anyanwu from workplace, and Damagum later requested him to renew, describing the choice as a “tough” one. Anyanwu can also be identified to be an ally of FCT minister Nyesom Wike.
