The PDP faction urged its members to avoid risking travel or funds on an illegal exercise.
By Kehinde Okeowo
A faction of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), allegedly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged its members to boycott the planned national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, labelling it a “Christmas party.”
The warning was issued on Tuesday by the Acting National Youth Leader of the faction, Timothy Osadolor, while speaking with Vanguard.
According to him, a new court order, which followed a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido, has invalidated the convention.
He added that the party cannot legitimately proceed with the Ibadan gathering until its internal disputes are resolved and stakeholders agree on the next steps.
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“Well, I’ve told you before. What they are doing in Ibadan is just an early Christmas party. But again, even the early Christmas parties are still not going to hold,” Osadolor said.
He noted that the ruling secured earlier on Tuesday, November 11, by the Jigawa-born PDP chieftain has rendered the exercise unconstitutional.
“I’m sure you are aware of the court pronouncements from the suit filed by former governor Sule Lamido earlier today. That has also told them that the early Christmas party is not even properly constituted and organised,” he added.
The PDP youth leader urged party members nationwide not to risk travel or spend money attending an exercise he insisted has no legal or organizational foundation.
