The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, led by Ezekiel Awulu Adaji, has publicly dissociated itself from the new political alliance championed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, cautioning members against aligning with the group.
In a statement released Wednesday and signed by the State Secretary, Comrade Dan Nyikwagh, the party dismissed the coalition as a ploy by “opportunistic politicians” attempting to mislead PDP supporters by falsely linking the movement to the party.
“The PDP in Benue State has no affiliation with this coalition. We urge our members to remain loyal and not be misled by individuals who abandoned the party but are now seeking relevance by using the party’s name,” the statement read.
The party further criticized the key actors behind the coalition, accusing them of political absenteeism during previous elections and party activities, only to now reappear seeking support by exploiting the PDP’s established influence.
“If they are truly popular, let them campaign based on their own records, not by hiding behind the legacy of our party,” the statement stressed.
Reiterating its confidence in the leadership of Chief Samuel Ortom, the Benue PDP stated that the former governor remains fully committed to the party and is actively working to reposition it for success in the 2027 elections.
The party urged members to disregard invitations to join the Atiku-led coalition and remain steadfast under the PDP banner.
