The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Executive Council has given Senator Iyorchia Ayu a vote of confidence, indicating that the party chairman will not be stepping down anytime soon.
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, moved a motion for a vote of confidence in the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) at the BoT and NEC meeting on Thursday in Abuja.
Adolphus Wabara, the acting chairman of the PDP BoT, presided over the vote, which was supported by a NEC member from Kwara State.
There have been several calls by the southern caucus of the PDP for Ayu to step down for a southerner, however, with the vote of confidence, it is almost certain that Ayu will not be vacating the seat.
In reaction to the development, the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, said the party is determined to resolve its disagreements.
According to him, such disagreements as have rocked the party in recent times, are normal in a family.
The former vice president added that the PDP is the oldest party in Nigeria and has stood the test of time.
Furthermore, Atiku explained that the PDP has a constitution that guides the conduct of members and the party’s activities, adding that all disagreements must be resolved in tandem with the party’s rules and regulations.
