adplus-dvertising
Politics

Nasarawa PDP Denies Endorsing 2027 Governorship Aspirant

1752674407 PDP

The Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations of early endorsement of a 2027 governorship aspirant, describing the claims as baseless and unfounded.

The state chairman of the party, Hon. Adamu Bako Ningha, made the clarification on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ forum held in Lafia.

Naijaonpoint reports that Ningha follows complaints by a group known as the Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP Forum, Nasarawa South, over a July 10 meeting allegedly used to back a specific aspirant.

Addressing party faithful, the PDP chairman said that while meetings have occurred among party leaders and members, no official endorsement has been made by the party leadership.

“The PDP in Nasarawa State has not endorsed any aspirant. We are committed to internal democracy and ensuring all aspirants have a level playing field,” Ningha stated.

He acknowledged that a meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Francis Orogu, the PDP North Central Zonal Secretary, but emphasised that the gathering was a private meeting of stakeholders from Nasarawa South and not a formal party event.

The protest group, led by Mallam Jibrin Idris Ibrahim, had alleged that the meeting at Orogu’s residence was used to secretly promote a governorship hopeful, accusing Orogu of violating party guidelines and calling for sanctions against him.

However, Ningha defended the zonal secretary, stating that hosting a meeting in one’s community is not a crime, and should not be misconstrued as a declaration of support.

“We must not politicise every gathering. Orogu remains a committed party leader. The PDP must remain united,” he added.

In his reaction, Francis Orogu dismissed the allegations as fabricated and politically motivated, stating that he had done nothing to warrant suspicion.

“These claims are baseless and peddled by unknown party elements,” Orogu said, warning against factionalism and petty politics.

He urged defectors to consider returning to the PDP, describing the party as “a home for all lovers of democracy.”

“Leaving or staying is a right, but we welcome those willing to return. We must build and not destroy what we all have worked for,” Orogu stressed.

Both Ningha and Orogu urged members to embrace dialogue, avoid divisiveness, and prioritise party unity as the PDP positions itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“This is not the time for internal wrangling. If we must win in 2027, we must go as one strong, united PDP,” Ningha told stakeholders.

The Nasarawa PDP leadership has now reaffirmed its commitment to transparent primaries, stressing that only the people will decide who flies the party’s flag.