The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido’s call to dissolve its new National Working Committee (NWC) and appoint a caretaker leadership. The party argues that Lamido’s proposal contradicts the PDP constitution and cannot be implemented while several court cases remain unresolved.
Lamido issued a 10‑day ultimatum to the party’s leadership to resolve the internal crisis that emerged after the national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in mid‑November. He subsequently took the PDP to court over the convention and is now seeking the dissolution of the NWC and the formation of a national caretaker committee. However, PDP National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong said Lamido’s position is at odds with the current legal reality. Multiple factions have secured different court judgments, all of which are now before the Court of Appeal.
Ememobong explained that the PDP constitution does not provide for a national caretaker committee, and the party cannot create one while the appellate court is handling the appeals. She noted that Lamido initially chose to pursue his grievances in court rather than using the party’s internal conflict‑resolution mechanisms. Had he engaged internally earlier, the matter might have been settled without litigation.
The PDP has made efforts to reconcile with aggrieved leaders, including Lamido. Ememobong said party stakeholders have reached out to him and others, but reconciliation requires willingness from all sides. Governors, the national chairman, and NWC members have been meeting with dissatisfied members across the country to unify the party.
The PDP’s rejection of Lamido’s proposal underscores the ongoing internal crisis. Resolving these conflicts will be crucial as the party prepares for future elections. With the Court of Appeal set to hear the pending appeals, the PDP’s leadership and structure will remain uncertain until the legal issues are resolved.
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