PDP plans legal action against Delta governor, others

 

PDP Plans Legal Action Against Delta Governor and Defectors

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced plans to sue Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other elected officials who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Acting National Chairman Ilyas Damagum stated that the goal is to reclaim the political mandates of the governor and lawmakers who switched parties.

This move was among several resolutions made by the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) following the mass defection of Delta’s PDP leaders to the APC. The defectors were welcomed into the APC at a Monday event in Asaba by Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje.

Damagum also said that PDP members who show public support for the APC will face expulsion. He added that the NWC fully endorsed the decisions reached during the PDP governors’ meeting in Ibadan on April 14, including scheduling a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for May 27 and a national convention in August, with a specific date to be finalized by the NEC.

The governors rejected the competing claims of Samuel Anyanwu and Monday Udeh-Okoye to the position of National Secretary. They appointed Assistant National Secretary Setonji Koshoedo to serve in an acting capacity until a new secretary is elected at the convention.

Damagum stressed that despite the party’s internal challenges, PDP remains resilient and will recover, announcing that a zoning committee would be established to oversee party office arrangements for the upcoming convention in Kano, scheduled between August 28 and 30.

In Delta, following the defection, the PDP state secretariat appeared abandoned, though it still displayed the party’s signage. Some sources suggested the building might soon be repainted in APC colors.

To maintain the party's presence in Delta, Damagum revealed that a caretaker committee led by former state chairman Chief Emmanuel Ogidi would be appointed to manage affairs until new officials are elected.

Moro Backs Legal Steps Against Defectors

Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro voiced support for the legal action, describing the defections as a serious betrayal of the party. Speaking on a TV program, he said the lawsuits were essential to uphold political responsibility and discourage such actions in the future.

He criticized former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for expressing regret about his role as the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate, calling it disloyal and "uncharitable" given his rise through the PDP ranks. Moro also blamed Okowa for the PDP’s poor performance in Delta during the presidential election, arguing that his lack of commitment affected the outcome.

While acknowledging internal party issues and defections, Moro dismissed the idea that the PDP is in decline, emphasizing the importance of its grassroots support. He alleged that some defections, including that of Senator Ned Nwoko, were driven by offers such as committee positions, which he said lacked principle.

Despite recent setbacks, Moro remained optimistic about the PDP’s future, expressing confidence in the party’s ability to regroup ahead of the 2027 elections. He also criticized Atiku Abubakar for not doing more to unify the party after the elections.


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