The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, has pledged to put an end to “impunity, manipulation, and disregard” for the party’s constitution.
Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of the PDP’s new Board of Trustees at the official residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Muhammad described the occasion as a “symbol of rebirth” and the start of a new phase of transparency and accountability within the party.
Formerly the National Vice Chairman (North Central), Muhammad assumed the role of Acting National Chairman following the suspension of the former chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, by a faction led by the party’s Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu, who announced Muhammad as Damagum’s replacement.
In his address on Friday, Muhammad stated that the party had lost its moral balance due to years of internal disunity and disregard for court orders, noting that, “For too long, impunity became culture, and internal democracy became an afterthought. But today, we have reached the point of renewal.”
He further called for introspection and unity, stating that the party’s rot “did not start yesterday,” but began when zoning principles were ignored ahead of the 2015 elections.
“Today marks a significant turning point in the life of the Peoples Democratic Party. We have come together, not merely to inaugurate a new Board of Trustees, but to renew our faith in the ideals that gave birth to this great political family – justice, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law.
“To the new members of the BoT, this is not a reward for loyalty; it is a sacred trust. The responsibility before you is enormous, to speak truth to power, to defend justice, and to ensure that the PDP remains a home for all Nigerians,” he said.
The Chairman then entered a closed-door meeting with other members of the party, including the former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, PDP National Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu, and former Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Mao Ohuabunwa.
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