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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the federal government of deliberately orchestrating the internal crisis within the party to prevent it from participating in the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n

The allegation was made on Tuesday by the party\u2019s South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, during the inauguration of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee at the party\u2019s zonal office in Enugu.<\/p>\n

Odefa insisted that the ongoing disputes within the PDP were not coincidental but part of a calculated plan by the federal government under President Bola Tinubu to weaken the opposition.<\/p>\n

He urged party members to remain loyal and patient amid the challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are people who are bent on destroying PDP. They want us not to participate in the 2027 general elections. For some years now, PDP has been in trouble orchestrated by some anti-PDP agents. They don\u2019t want PDP to grow. But we won\u2019t accept that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The vice chairman also expressed confidence in the judiciary to resolve the crisis in favor of the party, describing the courts as the \u201clast hope\u201d for justice in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are hopeful that the court will bring justice to PDP. We have confidence in the judiciary. Many of them are still men and women of integrity. A week ago, the Court of Appeal consolidated all the appeals. We expect a favorable judgment. The judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. Let justice prevail.\u201d<\/p>\n

Odefa further tasked members of the newly inaugurated Abia State Caretaker Committee with the responsibility of rebuilding the party in the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe job of the Abia PDP committee won\u2019t be easy, but based on your experiences, we are hopeful. The chairman is a dogged man. He will pilot the affairs of PDP in Abia State very well. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Those who are steadfast will see the light at the end of the tunnel,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

After his inauguration, Mr. Ikegbu Emeka, chairman of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee, described the assignment as crucial for the party\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a defining moment for PDP,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt calls for sacrifice. PDP has been ridden with crises of late. The Ibadan national convention defined our moment. Despite the challenges, PDP is back. We accept this challenge fully,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mission is to unite our party. This is the time for forgiveness. We call on all aggrieved members to join hands to reposition the party ahead of the next general elections. With the inauguration of this committee, something will happen in Abia State,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

The caretaker committee comprises: Ikegbu Emeka (Chairman), Felix Nwagbara (Secretary), Chief Fidel Chukwuemeka, Engr. Gladys Okoro, Chief Chijindu Kalu, Kelvin Enyi, Mrs. Ugo Kalu, Barr. Obinna Nwaogwugwu, and Samuel Chukwudi Mike.<\/p>\n

The ceremony was attended by several PDP stakeholders, including the party\u2019s South East Zonal Secretary, Chief James Ugwu.<\/p>\n

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