PDP Crisis Deepens as NEC Member Criticizes Governors Forum

Abdullahi faulted the governors for issuing a communique that he described as “inflammatory” and for disregarding the legal position of the matter. He argued that the governors should have deployed internal conflict resolution mechanisms before resorting to public pronouncements.

The crisis in the PDP began when Hon. Sunday Ude-Okoye, one of the claimants to the position of National Secretary, was backed by the PDP Governors Forum. The governors based their decision on the judgments of an Enugu State High Court and a Court of Appeal.

However, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who claims to be in possession of a stay of execution order from an Abuja Appeal Court, insists that he remains the legitimate occupant of the office.

Abdullahi criticized the governors for not waiting for the fact-finding committee set up by the PDP Board of Trustees to complete its assignment before issuing an advisory that has escalated the crisis. He argued that the governors should have set up their own independent committee to look into the matter in the best interest of the party.

The NEC member also raised concerns about allegations of forgery involving PDP documents, which he described as a serious criminal offense that should be taken seriously. He called on the governors to retrace their actions and ensure that due diligence is followed in resolving the crisis rocking the party.