The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee for repeatedly postponing the National Executive Committee meeting.
The PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, speaking at the forum’s emergency meeting in Abuja on Thursday, also revealed that the body will persist in its efforts to end the crisis in the party by holding a meeting with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike in January.
Wabara pointed out that internally, the PDP must organize itself, stressing that the party’s strength comes from its collective determination, not individual ambitions.
He stated, “We cannot afford to let personal ambitions or differences overshadow our shared vision for a better Nigeria.
“Our governors are the bedrock of the PDP’s successes across states, and their synergy is vital for our collective progress. Let us prioritize dialogue, collaboration, and a sense of shared responsibility as we navigate these trying times.
“The BoT will be relentless in seeking peace and unity in our party as the conscience of PDP. To this end, the BoT will begin again to search for peace in the new year, starting with former Governor Nyesom Wike, who the BoT had promised to visit again to seek lasting peace.”
Wabara also expressed concern that the delay in convening the NEC meeting erodes the trust and confidence of PDP members.
“Today, we convene under challenging self-inflicted circumstances, compelled by our collective concern for the current state of our great party.
“It is with a deep sense of disappointment that I must express the Board’s dismay at the continued shifting by the National Working Committee (NWC) in convening a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. This delay not only undermines the trust and confidence of our members.
“We recognize that challenges may arise during governance and administration, but adherence to timelines and commitments is non-negotiable. Inasmuch as the Board of Trustees serves as the conscience of the party, we expect that the NWC would honour its word and convene the NEC meeting as scheduled. This is critical for resolving pressing issues and charting a clear path forward for the party.
“We urge the NWC to rise to the occasion, demonstrating leadership and responsibility by making sure that the time fixed next year February, to convene the NEC meeting is adhered to”.