….Says Rep Ugochinyere, others plot to destabilize party

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja

A political group, the Concerned People’s Democratic Party League (CPDPL), has accused Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, PDP National Legal Adviser Hon. Kamaladin Ajibade, and suspended Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, of conspiring to destabilize the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the leader of CPDPL, Daboikiabo Warmate, expressed disappointment over what he described as a “deliberate attempt to mislead PDP faithful and the Nigerian public” by Hon. Ugochinyere and his allies.

“It is with great disappointment and shame that we have seen the brazen lies and propaganda coming from Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere and others, misinterpreting and misrepresenting the party’s constitution,” Warmate stated.

According to Warmate, the leadership crisis within the PDP escalated after Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the party’s National Secretary, declared his intention to contest for the Imo State governorship election.

Following his victory in the PDP governorship primary, Anyanwu took a leave of absence to focus on his campaign. However, despite pressures for him to resign, he refused, citing the party’s constitution (Section 47(5)), which supports his decision.

“When Anyanwu refused to resign, his supporters took legal steps to protect him,” Warmate explained, referring to a January 2024 court order preventing Anyanwu’s removal. “That order was neither stayed nor appealed and remains in effect.”

However, an Enugu High Court later ruled in favor of Hon. Sunday Ude-Okoye as the new PDP National Secretary. Warmate dismissed this ruling, claiming it was based on “forged guidelines and a mutilated interpretation of the PDP constitution.”

“The ruling was based on ignorance, yet it was upheld by the Court of Appeal,” he added.

Despite these rulings, Warmate noted that Anyanwu had secured a stay of execution from the Court of Appeal in January 2025, allowing him to remain in office pending further legal proceedings.

“The stay of execution was granted by no less a judge than the President of the Court of Appeal, yet self-serving individuals continue to ignore this legal clarity,” he stated.

Warmate accused Rep. Ugochinyere, Hon. Ajibade, and Senator Wabara of orchestrating a scheme to create division within the PDP.

“They have resorted to employing a known liar and propagandist in Ugochinyere, with the support of others who are advancing their paid interests,” he said.

He urged all PDP members and supporters to stand behind Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the legitimate National Secretary, insisting that his position remains in line with the party’s constitution and legal framework.

“No one can destroy or destabilize the PDP. We insist that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the authentic PDP National Secretary in accordance with party rules and the law,” Warmate concluded.