The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a fresh crisis ahead of the state congresses.
Members of the State Working Committee (SWC) have accused State Chairman Chief Agboola Alaba of unilateral decision-making, sidelining other executives in the process.
The disgruntled SWC members claim that Alaba has been running the party like his personal fiefdom without consulting the executive committee.
Following an emergency meeting, they issued a joint statement expressing concern over Alaba’s actions, particularly regarding the upcoming congress.
The statement, signed by key SWC members including Lanre Omolase (Deputy Chairman), Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun (Secretary), Aare Amerijoye (Youth Leader), Abeni Olayinka (Organizing Secretary), Sunday Olowolafe (Legal Adviser), Funsho Afolayan (Northern Senatorial Chairman), Chief Folashade Akintade (Auditor), Chief Paul Oluwole (Treasurer), Gani Bakare (Financial Secretary), and Ojo Gold (Central Senatorial Chairman), highlighted the chairman’s failure to unite the party and effectively advance its aims.
“It is clear that the chairman has continuously violated the ethical standards expected of SWC members and has flagrantly flouted party rules.
The incorrect notion that he is the sole administrator of the party, without consulting the SWC, must be corrected without further delay,” the statement read.
The SWC members urged Alaba to engage in extensive consultations, particularly with the Party Working Committees at the National and Zonal levels, to make informed decisions collaboratively.
They warned that Alaba’s leadership style must change to meet the trust and expectations of the party’s members.
In response, Alaba denied the allegations, asserting that he has not taken unilateral decisions or promoted factions within the party.
He emphasized that the party’s constitution and guidelines do not allow for one-man rule, noting that contests and agitations are typical in political parties, especially ahead of scheduled congresses.
Alaba called for unity and reassured that all decisions were made in accordance with party protocols, dismissing claims of personal governance within the Ekiti PDP.
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