Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have protested the failure of the party’s hierarchy to wield the big stick on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The protesters stormed the party’s headquarters on Monday in Abuja to demand that the entire NWC resign for allowing Wike’s anti-party activities to divide the party.
The group, under the aegis of the PDP National Back Up, arrived at Wadata Plaza with placards demanding the immediate resignation of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum.
Addressing newsmen at the party’s secretariat, the leader of the protest, Salau Olusola, accused the PDP NWC of anti-party, saying “The NWC is to be blamed for the party’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election.”
Reading from a prepared speech, he said, “Wike and other members of the G-5 camp were involved in anti-party during the 2023 elections, yet Damagum-led NWC refused to discipline them. So, they have divided the party into camps. This to us is unacceptable.”
He added, “Other reasons include ongoing internal disputes, factionalism, or lack of cohesion within the party can prompt calls for new leadership
“Poor electoral results may lead members to question the effectiveness of the leadership. And allegations of corruption, unethical behavior, or a failure to uphold the party’s principles can trigger calls for resignation.”
He declared that the PDP NWC has failed in strategic decision-making and many members of the party have lost confidence in the leadership’s ability to navigate challenges and represent the party’s interests.
When asked what they would do if the members of the NWC refused to resign, he revealed “We have instituted a legal action and they will be served tomorrow.”
In her remarks, a member of the protesters, Ami Gift, said the NWC has failed to reconcile aggrieved members.
Gift noted that members are free to demand change if they believe the leadership has failed in strategic decision-making.
She said “The party is divided into factions and the NWC has failed to do anything about it. They are irresponsible and we want them out now.”
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