The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disassociated itself from any political alliance.
Chidi Chidebe, the PDP’s state chairman, stated that the party’s state leadership does not support any political alliance, especially as the party prepares for the November 8 governorship race.
According to Naija News, the party made this claim in a statement following its State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting on Wednesday.
Chidebe emphasized that the leadership of the Anambra PDP supported the National Working Committee’s (NWC) stance and cautioned party members against engaging in any anti-party activity.
According to the statement, “Reports of an alleged political coalition involving multiple parties, purportedly with the approval of our party’s leadership, have drawn the attention of the Anambra State Executive Committee of the PDP.”
We would want to make it clear that our great party’s National Working Committee (NWC) is not in talks with any political party about forming a coalition. As a result, the Anambra State PDP is not participating in any coalition negotiations. Since such actions lack legitimacy, sanction, or endorsement from the party’s national and state leadership, we strongly advise our members and stakeholders to avoid them.
“We urge all faithful members of our great party across the state to remain focused, resolute, and unwavering in their support for the efforts of our National Leadership, the Board of Trustees (BoT), the PDP Governors’ Forum, and other critical stakeholders who are diligently working to reposition and restore our party’s glory. As the saying goes, no man abandons his house because of weed. We continue to pray that any man or woman raised and nurtured by this party, whose intention is now to destroy it, shall be put to shame.
“The State Executive Committee reaffirms its unflinching support for our respected leader in the state, Senator Ben Ndi Obi, CON, our South East Zonal Leader, His Excellency, Barr. Peter Mba, and the National Leadership of our great party. We commend their efforts and align fully with their pursuit of peace, unity, and restoration of the PDP as the true hope of the Nigerian people.
“We strongly advise all members of our party across Anambra State to steer clear of any form of coalition meetings or political gatherings that are not sanctioned by the PDP leadership. Participation in such gatherings constitutes anti-party activity and will be met with appropriate disciplinary actions.
“Any State, Local Government, or Ward officer will be considered to have left the party if their name is listed or connected to any unapproved coalition formation. As a result, any position held by such a person will be immediately declared vacant.
“The State Executive Committee is still dedicated to maintaining the PDP’s democratic principles, unity, and party discipline. We exhort members to continue being watchful, devoted, and concentrated as we all strive for a revitalized and successful party.
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