Mar 13 • 19:55 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

Ogun PDP asks members to disregard reports of executive dissolution

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has refuted claims that its executive committee has been dissolved by the national leadership, labeling such reports as misinformation.

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Abayomi Tella, has publicly rejected claims regarding the dissolution of the state executive committee, emphasizing that the reports are unfounded. In a statement released to the media, Tella reaffirmed the integrity of the state executives and condemned the misinformation as a tactic to create confusion among party members. Tella's stance indicates strong internal dissent against what he described as an ill-intentioned rumor spread by other factions within the party.

Adding to the controversy, a prior announcement from the national leadership, specifically signed by the party's National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed, suggested that the Ogun State Executive Committee had indeed been dissolved. Mohammed's statement indicated that a caretaker committee would soon be appointed to manage party affairs in the state, stirring uncertainty about the future direction of the PDP in Ogun. This conflicting information highlights the internal strife within the party, especially ahead of crucial political activities.

In the broader context, the situation reflects ongoing challenges within the Peoples Democratic Party at both state and national levels. The discord between local and national leadership can undermine party cohesion and electoral prospects, particularly as the party prepares for upcoming elections. Tella's call for members to remain united against divisive tactics speaks to the critical need for party solidarity in the face of such disruptions, which could ultimately impact public perception and voter support for the account of the PDP in Ogun State.

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