Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President and current Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stern warning against any attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to transform Nigeria into a one-party state, pledging unwavering resistance.
Wabara’s declaration came in response to reports of mass resignations among key PDP members in the South East geopolitical zone.
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He accused the APC of orchestrating these resignations through certain individuals within the PDP to weaken the party.
The wave of resignations followed the departure of former Imo State Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, who cited ongoing controversies surrounding the position of PDP National Secretary as his reason for leaving the party.
Subsequently, several prominent PDP members and officials in Imo State reportedly tendered their resignations, including members of the BoT, zonal officers, state officers, and a local government chairman.
In light of these developments, Wabara affirmed that the PDP BoT would intervene promptly to prevent further defections.
He emphasized the BoT’s commitment to safeguarding the party from internal destabilization orchestrated by external forces.
Asserting the resilience of the PDP, Wabara underscored the party’s capacity to overcome internal challenges and reconcile grievances among its members.
He expressed confidence that ongoing issues would be resolved amicably in due course.
Prior to the recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the PDP, Wabara had dismissed speculations of the party’s impending collapse, affirming its unity and strength.
Analysts attribute the crisis within the PDP to a power struggle between the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.
