South East PDP Alleges Federal Plot to Undermine Party Ahead of 2027

The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the party’s internal crisis to prevent it from participating effectively in the 2027 general elections.

The allegation was made on Tuesday by the party’s South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, during the inauguration of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee at the party’s zonal office in Enugu.

Odefa claimed that the ongoing disputes within the PDP were part of a calculated plan by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to weaken the opposition.

“There are people who are bent on destroying PDP. They want us not to participate in the 2027 general elections. For some years now, PDP has been in trouble orchestrated by some anti-PDP agents. They don’t want PDP to grow. But we won’t accept that,” he said.

He urged party members to remain loyal and patient amid the challenges, expressing confidence that the judiciary would resolve the crisis in the party’s favour.

“We are hopeful that the court will bring justice to PDP. We have confidence in the judiciary. Many of them are still men and women of integrity. A week ago, the Court of Appeal consolidated all the appeals. We expect a favorable judgment. The judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. Let justice prevail,” Odefa added.

The vice chairman charged members of the newly inaugurated Abia State Caretaker Committee to work towards rebuilding and uniting the party in the state.

“The job of the Abia PDP committee won’t be easy, but based on your experiences, we are hopeful. The chairman is a dogged man. He will pilot the affairs of PDP in Abia State very well. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Those who are steadfast will see the light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Abia State Caretaker Committee, Ikegbu Emeka, described his appointment as a defining moment for the party.

“This is a defining moment for PDP. It calls for sacrifice. PDP has been ridden with crises of late. The Ibadan national convention defined our moment. Despite the challenges, PDP is back. We accept this challenge fully,” he stated.

Emeka called on aggrieved members to embrace reconciliation ahead of the next general elections.

“Our mission is to unite our party. This is the time for forgiveness. We call on all aggrieved members to join hands to reposition the party ahead of the next general elections. With the inauguration of this committee, something will happen in Abia State,” he said.

The caretaker committee comprises Ikegbu Emeka (Chairman), Felix Nwagbara (Secretary), Chief Fidel Chukwuemeka, Engr. Gladys Okoro, Chief Chijindu Kalu, Kelvin Enyi, Mrs. Ugo Kalu, Barr. Obinna Nwaogwugwu and Samuel Chukwudi Mike.

The event was attended by several party stakeholders, including the PDP South East Zonal Secretary, Chief James Ugwu.