The Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has restated its support for the Sen. Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) elected at the National Convention in Ibadan.
Wabara in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday said the board believes that the convention was convened in strict compliance with the Party’s Constitution, and Guidelines, the Electoral Act, all extant regulations.
He said that the convention represented the collective will of delegates and stakeholders of the PDP across the country.
Wabara condemned the invasion of the party National Secretariat by the those he described as “expelled members and armed thugs” to unleash violence on party members in an attempt to forcefully take over the party secretariat.
The BoT also condemned the action of the expelled elements who mobilised the thugs in an attempt to prevent the elected members of the National NWC led by Turaki.
He noted that Turaki was accompanied by the Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, his counterpart, Seyi Makinde and other party leaders from gaining access into the complex.
The board saluted the courage and resilience of the governors, NWC and BoT members, other party leaders, teeming members and supporters for resisting the invaders.
“The BoT therefore strongly denounces the statements, actions and media pronouncements by individuals who were lawfully expelled from the party.
“Their attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the Ibadan Convention and create confusion within the party structure are not only mischievous but also constitute a direct assault on the principle of internal democracy in our country.
“The BoT calls on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the wave of attacks on the PDP National Secretariat and ensure that those responsible are held to account.
“Democracy thrives only where institutions remain impartial, professional, and insulated from partisan manipulation,” he said.
Wabara said that as the conscience of the party, the BoT remained committed to safeguarding the unity and democratic values of the PDP and ensuring that the mandate freely given by party members at the Ibadan Convention is respected.
He urged the new NWC not to be deterred but remain focused on rebuilding and repositioning PDP as they march to victory in the 2027 general elections. (NAN)
