A former member representing Jos South/East Federal Constituency, Dachung Bagos, has said he does not see any sign of recovery for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme on Monday, Bagos said the party’s internal crisis and disregard for due process have created uncertainty for aspirants.
According to him, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, remains the political leader whose direction they await in determining the next line of action should the PDP fail to resolve its issues before the polls.
Bagos criticised the party for selling only one nomination form for the chairmanship election, which the court later nullified for lack of due process.
He also faulted the suspension and expulsion procedures used at the convention, saying the party failed to set up a disciplinary committee before taking action.
The former lawmaker urged members and aspirants to critically assess the situation and consult widely, warning that the party’s current trajectory does not inspire confidence.
He said: “But I can tell you for now, the leader of the ‘Plateau People’s Party’, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Muftwang. We are waiting for his direction to see which of the registered parties to move to, if the PDP fails to fix itself before the election. Definitely we will hear from him. But for now, you see, we must tell ourselves the truth.
“For now, I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel for the PDP coming towards the general election, especially for anybody that will contest elections, because how can two things happen just within three weeks or one month?
“Number one, you sold only one form, just for the chairmanship election. The court said there wasn’t due process. Number two, there was supposed to have been a disciplinary committee before suspending or even expelling someone. But it was just a voice vote within the convention.
“So, when you see due process is not being adhered to, you that are contesting for election, you should be able to think very well, look at and analyse issues, consult with your people and look for a way forward.
“We shouldn’t be political with the truth. For me, I’ve always told my people the truth. So for now, as it is, I don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.”