The Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed the call by a former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, for the dissolution of the new National Working Committee and the appointment of a caretaker leadership.
The party stated that Lamido’s proposal contradicted the party’s constitution and could not stand while ongoing court cases remain unresolved.
Lamido had on Thursday issued a 10-day ultimatum to the party’s leadership to resolve its internal crisis after dragging the PDP to court over the national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in mid-November.
While addressing his supporters at his Sharada Office in Kano, Lamido called for the dissolution of the NWC and the immediate formation of a national caretaker committee for the party.
He stressed that Umar Damagum and Samuel Anyanwu remained the legitimate Chairman and Secretary of the party until their tenure expires on December 8, 2025.
But reacting, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP produced by the Ibadan convention, Ini Ememobong, said it was surprising that Lamido, who originally chose to take his grievances to court instead of using the party’s internal conflict-resolution channels, is now urging the party to rely on internal mechanisms to resolve the same issues.