The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved all party structures in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers States.
The dissolution was declared on Saturday at the party’s current elective national conference in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde proposed a motion for the convention to recognize and endorse the party’s elected executive committees at various levels in states and zones where congresses have already been held.
The proposal was seconded by Daniel Okechukwu, National Auditor and member of the PDP National Working Committee.
Makinde said, “In the case of Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers, the Convention hereby dissolves all party structures at the ward, local government, and state levels.
“The Convention has authorized the publication of this decision to serve as official notice to the public.”
He explained that from 2024 to 2025, congresses were held throughout the country to elect party executives at the ward, local government, state, and geopolitical zone levels, as well as national ex officio members.
Makinde argued that the congresses were mostly in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022, the PDP Constitution, and party standards.
He further stated that the National Executive Committee and National Working Committee had approved the congresses and offices chosen through the procedure.
Earlier, the party’s delegates unanimously confirmed Umaru Damagum as its substantive National Chairman.
Tony Abineri, chairman of the party’s Edo State chapter, moved the resolution on behalf of the 3,000 delegates at the elective PDP Convention, which was held in the main bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan.
The resolution, seconded by Edward Marshal, is believed to be in compliance with Section 32 of the PDP Constitution, as modified.
Moving the motion, Abineri said, “I moved the motion for the ratification of Umaru Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the party.
“This is in accordance with Section 32 of the Constitution of the PDP as amended,” he added.
