Dare Babalola
The factional acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, has pledged to put an end to impunity and ensure strict adherence to the party’s constitution.
Muhammad made the declaration on Friday while inaugurating the faction’s Board of Trustees at the official residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
He described the event as a “symbol of rebirth” marking the beginning of a new era of transparency and accountability within the party.
Alhaji Muhammad, previously the National Vice Chairman (North Central), took office as Acting National Chairman following a faction led by PDP Secretary Senator Sam Anyanwu, which suspended former National Chairman Amb. Umar Damagum and designated Muhammad as his replacement.
He attributed the party’s challenges to years of internal disunity and disregard for court orders, which he said had caused the party to lose its moral footing.
He noted, “For too long, impunity became culture, and internal democracy became an afterthought. But today, we have reached the point of renewal.”
Furthermore, he called for introspection and unity, stating that the party’s rot “did not start yesterday,” but began when zoning principles were ignored ahead of the 2015 elections.
“Today marks a significant turning point in the life of the People’s Democratic Party. We have come together, not merely to inaugurate a new Board of Trustees, but to renew our faith in the ideals that gave birth to this great political family – justice, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law.
“To the new members of the BoT, this is not a reward for loyalty; it is a sacred trust. The responsibility before you is enormous, to speak truth to power, to defend justice, and to ensure that the PDP remains a home for all Nigerians,” he said.
The Chairman then entered a closed-door meeting with other members of the party, including the former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, PDP National Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu, and former Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Mao Ohuabunwa.
