Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>As the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, prepares for its national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, some takeholders of the party have made some demands.<\/p>\nThe group made up of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, National Secretary, Sam Anyanwu; National Vice Chairman, South-South, Dan Orbih; former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, among others gave conditions that must be met to prevent the upcoming national convention from being invalidated because \u201clegitimate members of the party would be disenfranchised.\u201d<\/p>\n
The conditions were given during a meeting held in Abuja on Monday night and were contained in a communique issued at the end of the parley.<\/p>\n
In the communique, the group reaffirmed its belief that leadership positions within the party must remain open, inclusive, and competitive, while ensuring regional equity in accordance with the PDP\u2019s long-standing traditions.<\/p>\n
The communique reads: \u201cWe, the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), having met to review the state of our great party and assessed the critical issues leading to the forthcoming National Convention, do hereby express our collective commitment to the principles of equity, justice, inclusivity, and the rule of law \u2013 values upon which the PDP was founded and upon which its survival depends.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the spirit of unity and progress, and mindful of the party\u2019s historical role as a custodian of Nigeria\u2019s democratic aspirations, we considered it imperative and expedient to make the following observations and convey our demands to the party leadership and the National Working Committee (NWC) as we prepare for the National Convention.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the communique, the group observed that the \u201cPDP stands at a defining crossroads where its ability to reconcile internal disputes, uphold fairness, and respect constitutional processes will determine its future relevance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat unity cannot be built on disenfranchisement, exclusion, or the neglect of valid judicial pronouncements.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat a credible National Convention must be anchored on transparency, fairness, and respect for the rule of law as well as inclusivity.\u201d<\/p>\n
It also made some demands which the National leadership of the PDP must meet ahead of the party\u2019s national convention in Ibadan.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe call on the National Working Committee to urgently conduct fresh, transparent, and inclusive congresses in Ebonyi and Anambra States, in line with the judgments of the courts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat a fresh and legitimate South-East Zonal Congress should be conducted.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat the outcome of the valid and legitimate South-South Congress held in Calabar, Cross River State and recognised by the court be respected.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat the Ekiti State Local Government Areas Congress should be conducted immediately, in obedience to the subsisting court judgement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat on zoning of party offices, whereas; we agree with the zoning committee\u2019s recommendations, which was adopted by NEC that status quo remains, we further, and very strongly hold that there should be no form of micro-zoning for peace and stability within the party.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsequently, the National Chairman of the party should remain in the North-Central in line with the zoning formula of the 2021 convention,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
The group warned that failure to \u201ccomply with the above resolutions and demands shall render any purported national convention invalid, as legitimate members of the party would be disenfranchised.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe PDP was built on the foundation of inclusivity, fairness, and justice. Therefore, to reclaim its pride of place as the leading opposition and the true alternative for Nigerians, the party must now rise above narrow interests and embrace collective responsibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe, the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders, remain steadfast in our loyalty to the party and resolute in our determination to work with all organs and leaders of the PDP to ensure that the forthcoming National Convention becomes a watershed moment \u2014 a moment where unity triumphs over division, and justice prevails over impunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnly then can the PDP speak with one voice, act with one heart, and march with renewed strength toward victory,\u201d they demanded.<\/p>\n
Source: Daily Post Nigeria<\/b><\/p>\n
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