Wike’s Camp Dissolves Wabara-Led PDP BoT Amid Deepening Party Crisis

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) internal strife took a sharp turn on Friday when the group supporting Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike declared the dissolution of the party’s Board of Trustees, which was headed by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara.

According to reports, the statement was made during a meeting in Wike’s Life Camp residence in Abuja, when Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, the factional Acting National Chairman, established a new BoT.

Muhammad stated that the dissolution was required to restore the party’s moral direction and constitutional order before the gathering entered a closed session.

He insisted that Wabara’s continuing leadership was “untenable” due to his reported suspension by the Abia State PDP for anti-party activities, accusing the Wabara-led BoT of losing the “moral balance expected of that noble institution.”

“The Board, which was supposed to serve as our party’s moral compass, became ineffectual and divided. He remarked, “That leadership’s credibility was seriously called into question, and it became impossible to maintain its role in national advisory matters.”

At the conclusion of the conference, the newly reorganized BoT is anticipated to be announced.

Additionally, Muhammad accused Ambassador Umar Damagum, the suspended National Chairman, of undermining internal discipline.

He claimed that Damagum chose “convenience over the rule of law” by shielding people who flagrantly disregarded the party’s constitution.

“Any political party loses the very soul that keeps it together when it starts to disrespect its own laws and constitution. “This was the terrible reality we had to deal with,” he said.

He said that the recent Federal High Court decision had made it possible for the party to reorganize the BoT and commended three party members who sought judicial intervention to “save the PDP from itself.”

“The court ruling was a reminder that no institution is greater than the law; it was not an attack on the PDP,” he declared.

“The New BoT Signifies Rebirth” Wike’s Camp Muhammad called the recently formed board a “symbol of rebirth,” claiming that its members were selected on the basis of honesty, justice, and dedication to party principles rather than allegiance to a particular group.

“This is a sacred trust; it is not a reward for loyalty,” he continued. Your actions must instill faith in our shared future, your voices must be unified, and your counsel must be grounded in justice.

He claimed that the party’s downfall started when it abandoned its zoning concept in advance of the 2015 elections, putting self-interest ahead of justice.

In an effort to regain public trust, the factional chairman pledged that the PDP will now place a higher priority on openness, judicial compliance, and internal democracy.

“We will rebuild this party with transparency,” Muhammad stated. We shall uphold the rule of law and court rulings. Our congresses shall be held fairly and honorably. We shall rebuild public confidence and restore the PDP to its position as Nigeria’s moral voice.

Muhammad emphasized that the days of using “internal affairs” to cover up impunity were over.

“Internal affairs must continue to operate under constitutional order,” he declared. Party autonomy does not equate to lawlessness. We have to change or risk becoming irrelevant.

Muhammad called for reform and unity, urging party members to take advantage of the opportunity to bring the PDP back to life.

“Let history record that men and women of goodwill rose to pull the PDP back when it stood at the edge of the precipice,” he continued. By working together, we can mend our party and make the PDP the real prospect for Nigeria’s democratic future.