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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Muhammad Sani Gambo, has appealed to the national leadership of the party to intervene in the controversy surrounding the recent state Congress of the party in Kogi State regarding the Chairmanship position.
Gambo, who was the first runner-up in the Chairmanship race, alleged that the declared winner, Hon. Enemona Anyebe, was suspended from his Ward, OGUGU 2, and subsequently from the Local Government and State levels in 2019.
In a shocking turn of events, Anyebe’s suspension was reaffirmed by his Ward in 2024, casting doubts on his eligibility to contest the party’s chairmanship position.
Despite this, Anyebe was allowed to participate in the election and subsequently declared the winner.
However, a court order obtained by an aggrieved party member had explicitly stated that Anyebe should not participate in the election until the determination of the case.
The court order, which was dismissed on September 26, also directed that Anyebe’s nomination form be withdrawn.
_Court Order Ignored_
Gambo described the situation as “outright absurdity” and called on the national leadership of the PDP to declare him the winner and swear him in as the rightful chairman of PDP in Kogi State.
He emphasized the need for the PDP to set good standard as an opposition party and respect the rule of law, appealing to the Acting National Chairman, National Organizing Secretary, National Legal Adviser, PDP Governors, Senators, and Members of the House of Representatives to intervene quickly to save the party in Kogi State from disintegration.
_Respect for Court Order_
Gambo stressed that the PDP is a law-abiding party and that the court order must be respected.
He called on the National Working Committee (NWC) and the Acting National Chairman to use their good offices to ensure that the court order is obeyed.
Gambo demanded justice, fairness, and equity, stating that he is the true winner of the election and should be sworn in as the chairman immediately.
_Consequences of Inaction_
The controversy has sparked concerns among party members and stakeholders, who fear that if left unresolved, it could lead to further divisions and weaken the party’s chances in future elections.
Gambo’s appeal for intervention is therefore seen as a last resort to prevent the party from being torn apart by internal conflicts.
_PDP’s Reputation at Stake_
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the national leadership of the PDP to take decisive action and restore order in the Kogi State chapter.
The party’s reputation as a formidable opposition force hangs in the balance, and only time will tell if they can resolve this crisis and emerge stronger.
_Thanks to NWC_
Gambo thanked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP for its efforts in moving the party forward so far, expressing hope that the NWC would take swift action to address the controversy and ensure that justice is served.
(Oma News.com)
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