Trouble In PDP As Over 20 Lawmakers Threaten Defection Over National Woman Leader Nominee Controversy
A fresh internal crisis is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as more than 20 of its federal lawmakers have threatened to defect over an alleged plan by the party leadership to approve a nominee reportedly backed by an All Progressives Congress (APC) governor for the position of PDP National Woman Leader.
In a joint statement signed by their spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the lawmakers alleged that the party leadership had issued a nomination form to a candidate said to be supported by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah.
They warned that unless the nominee is disqualified before the scheduled screening, they would leave the party ahead of its national convention.
According to them, the alleged move was being championed by certain interests within the PDP who were working to “surrender the party’s key positions to individuals aligned with the APC.”
The lawmakers expressed disappointment that loyal PDP members from the South East were being sidelined, urging the leadership to ensure that only committed members of the party contest the position.
They maintained that the party must uphold internal democracy and transparency to regain the trust of its members and supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
