Ward ad-hoc congress: PDP to set up panel to address internal wrangling, grievances

• The Kogi PDP Elders have described the ward congress in Lokoja, the state capital as a smooth exercise.
• The party stakeholders, in a statement, maintained that the Kogi PDP has demonstrated its readiness for the challenges ahead following the free and fair exercise
• The PDP Elders Forum, however sounded a note of caution to aggrieved party stakeholders who are dissatisfied with the outcome of the successful exercise

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi state have commended the leadership of the party and its members for conducting a successful ward ad-hoc congress in Lokoja, the state capital.

Kogi PDP stakeholders commend ward ad-hoc congress. Image of Atiku Abubakar and Ambassador Umar Damagum, for illustration purposes. Photo credit: Atiku Abubakar
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In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dansofo, and made available to Legit.ng on Sunday, July 28, the stakeholders described the congress, held on Saturday, July 27, as one of the most democratic exercises conducted in Kogi state in recent years.

Dansofo noted that the exercise showcased the PDP's commitment to internal democracy and unity in the state and in the country.

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Speaking further, the PDP Elders Forum commended the leadership of the party for creating a conducive atmosphere, ensuring a level playing field, and fostering a sense of belonging among party members.

This, they noted, led to a seamless and transparent process, where delegates freely exercised their franchise without coercion or manipulation.

Kogi PDP congress: Appeal panel to address grievances

Meanwhile, the Caretaker Committee (CTC) of Kogi state chapter of the PDP led by Senator Danjuma Laah, and the chairman of Congress Committee, reacted differently to the outcome of the ad-hoc ward congress in the state conducted on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Leadership reported.

However, the stakeholders, advised those who may have grievances or concerns to await the appeals panel, which will be set up immediately, to address their issues.

They cautioned against unguided actions or press statements capable of jeopardizing the party's unity and potentially creating unnecessary tensions.

Speaking further, the party elders urged members to continue demonstrating maturity and commitment to the party's ideals, building on the success of the ward ad-hoc congress.

They expressed optimism that this positive trend would continue ahead of the state's main congress, setting a strong foundation for the party's future success.

"By conducting a peaceful and democratic Ward Adhoc Congress, the Kogi PDP has demonstrated its readiness for the challenges ahead, showcasing a united front and a commitment to democratic principles," the statement read.

Kogi PDP Elders level fresh accusation against party chair

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that fresh crisis rocked the PDP in Kogi state as stakeholders exposed the move by Senator Dino Melaye to hijack state executive.

Kogi PDP Elders Forum raised the alarm and vowed to resist the attempts by Sen. Danjuma Lah, the caretaker chairman and his secretary, Sen. Philip Aruwa Gyunka, to hand the party's state structure to Melaye.

Ahead of the state congress, the aggrieved party chieftains urged the PDP national leadership to intervene, threatening that "any attempt to impose candidates on the party would lead to a crisis".

Source: Legit.ng