The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national working committee (NWC) has warned members against endorsing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.
Over the past few months, some PDP chieftains and stakeholders have backed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Among party members who have voiced support for the president are Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT); Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti; Osun state caucus of the PDP, among others.
In a statement issued on Friday, Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, described the endorsements as anti-party activities.
“Of serious concern is the persistent public media outbursts against our Party by some prominent members whose actions and utterances including their public declaration of support and willingness to work for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 Presidential election in violation of the provision of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) constitute a serious threat to the stability and sustenance of our Party,” the statement reads.
Ologunagba said section 10 (6) of the PDP constitution prohibits members from undermining the party.
“Such anti-party activities have continued to impact negatively on the PDP leading to division, disaffection and heavy hemorrhaging of members with the capacity to diminish our Party’s electoral fortune if not immediately checked,” he said.
“In the light of the foregoing and the instancy of protecting and preserving the existence of our Party and its electoral fortune, the NWC, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 (1) of the PDP Constitution hereby issues a strong reprimand against such anti-party activities and cautions those involved to retrace their steps or face stiffer sanctions as provided in the PDP Constitution.”
The PDP spokesperson urged members to remain loyal and focused and continue to “work assiduously” towards the party’s success at the upcoming national convention in November.
