The Senator Adolphus Wabara-led board of trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has restated its support for the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee elected at its national convention in Ibadan.
Mr Wabara, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said the board believes the convention was convened in strict compliance with the party’s constitution and guidelines, the Electoral Act, and all extant regulations.
He said the convention represented the collective will of the PDP’s delegates and stakeholders across the country.
Mr Wabara condemned the invasion of the party’s national secretariat by those he described as “expelled members and armed thugs” to unleash violence on party members in an attempt to forcefully take over the party secretariat.
The BOT also condemned the actions of the expelled elements, who mobilised thugs to prevent the elected members of the National NWC, led by Mr Turaki.
He noted that Mr Turaki was accompanied by the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Governor Bala Mohammed, Governor Seyi Makinde, and other party leaders to gain access into the complex.
The board saluted the courage and resilience of the governors, NWC and BOT members, other party leaders, teeming members, and supporters for resisting the invaders.
“The BOT, therefore, strongly denounces the statements, actions, and media pronouncements by individuals who were lawfully expelled from the party.
“Their attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the Ibadan convention and create confusion within the party structure are not only mischievous but also constitute a direct assault on the principle of internal democracy in our country.
“The BOT calls on the inspector general of police to investigate the wave of attacks on the PDP national secretariat and ensure that those responsible are held to account. Democracy thrives only where institutions remain impartial, professional, and insulated from partisan manipulation,” he said.
Mr Wabara said that, as the conscience of the party, the BOT remained committed to safeguarding the party’s unity and democratic values, and to ensuring that the mandate freely given by party members at the Ibadan convention is respected.
He urged the new NWC not to be deterred but remain focused on rebuilding and repositioning PDP as they march to victory in the 2027 general elections.
(NAN)
