The Independent National Electoral Commission has revised its official records to reflect a new leadership arrangement within the Peoples Democratic Party, formally acknowledging the faction supported by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
A check of the commission’s website indicates that Abdulrahman Mohammed is now recognised as the party’s National Chairman, alongside other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) who emerged from the PDP’s national convention.
The convention took place on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium velodrome in Abuja, where a leadership team aligned with Wike’s bloc was produced against the backdrop of persistent internal conflicts within the party.
The PDP continues to grapple with divisions, as rival factions remain locked in a struggle for control. A parallel group led by Kabiru Turaki had earlier sought legal redress, approaching the Supreme Court to halt the Wike-aligned camp from proceeding with the convention.
Speaking to delegates during the gathering, Wike stated that the party had successfully navigated a prolonged leadership crisis that once threatened its unity.
“Together we fought against proponents of ethnic and geographic divisions; we trounced the naysayers who abandoned the core values upon which the party was built and, in the process, arrested the party from the vice grip of those who abhor internal democracy and shun adherence to the rule of law,” he said.
“More importantly, we fought and returned the party to its rightful owners, the people, an accomplishment which speaks to the fundamental principle upon which the party was erected.”
Wike further commended grassroots supporters for keeping the party afloat during the turbulence, adding that despite “the infidelity of opportunistic elite,” INEC updates PDP leadership, recognises Wike-backed faction
The Independent National Electoral Commission has revised its official records to reflect a new leadership arrangement within the Peoples Democratic Party, formally acknowledging the faction supported by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
A check of the commission’s website indicates that Abdulrahman Mohammed is now recognised as the party’s National Chairman, alongside other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) who emerged from the PDP’s national convention.
The convention took place on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium velodrome in Abuja, where a leadership team aligned with Wike’s bloc was produced against the backdrop of persistent internal conflicts within the party.
The PDP continues to grapple with divisions, as rival factions remain locked in a struggle for control. A parallel group led by Kabiru Turaki had earlier sought legal redress, approaching the Supreme Court to halt the Wike-aligned camp from proceeding with the convention.
Speaking to delegates during the gathering, Wike stated that the party had successfully navigated a prolonged leadership crisis that once threatened its unity.
“Together we fought against proponents of ethnic and geographic divisions; we trounced the naysayers who abandoned the core values upon which the party was built and, in the process, arrested the party from the vice grip of those who abhor internal democracy and shun adherence to the rule of law,” he said.
“More importantly, we fought and returned the party to its rightful owners, the people, an accomplishment which speaks to the fundamental principle upon which the party was erected.”
Wike further commended grassroots supporters for keeping the party afloat during the turbulence, adding that despiteINEC updates PDP leadership, recognises Wike-backed faction
The Independent National Electoral Commission has revised its official records to reflect a new leadership arrangement within the Peoples Democratic Party, formally acknowledging the faction supported by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
A check of the commission’s website indicates that Abdulrahman Mohammed is now recognised as the party’s National Chairman, alongside other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) who emerged from the PDP’s national convention.
The convention took place on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium velodrome in Abuja, where a leadership team aligned with Wike’s bloc was produced against the backdrop of persistent internal conflicts within the party.
The PDP continues to grapple with divisions, as rival factions remain locked in a struggle for control. A parallel group led by Kabiru Turaki had earlier sought legal redress, approaching the Supreme Court to halt the Wike-aligned camp from proceeding with the convention.
Speaking to delegates during the gathering, Wike stated that the party had successfully navigated a prolonged leadership crisis that once threatened its unity.
“Together we fought against proponents of ethnic and geographic divisions; we trounced the naysayers who abandoned the core values upon which the party was built and, in the process, arrested the party from the vice grip of those who abhor internal democracy and shun adherence to the rule of law,” he said.
“More importantly, we fought and returned the party to its rightful owners, the people, an accomplishment which speaks to the fundamental principle upon which the party was erected.”
Wike further commended grassroots supporters for keeping the party afloat during the turbulence, adding that despite “the infidelity of opportunistic elite,” loyal members remained steadfast in their commitment to the PDP.
The update by INEC marks a notable development in the PDP’s leadership tussle, with the commission’s recognition expected to influence subsequent political dynamics and potential legal battles within the party. “the infidelity of opportunistic elite,” loyal members remained steadfast in their commitment to the PDP.
The update by INEC marks a notable development in the PDP’s leadership tussle, with the commission’s recognition expected to influence subsequent political dynamics and potential legal battles within the party. members remained steadfast in their commitment to the PDP.
The update by INEC marks a notable development in the PDP’s leadership tussle, with the commission’s recognition expected to influence subsequent political dynamics and potential legal battles within the party.
