Pdp crisis news

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Latest Developments:

  1. PDP Crisis Deepens: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a deepening crisis as the party's National Working Committee (NWC) and the National Assembly Caucus are at loggerheads over the leadership of the party.
  2. Uche Secondus Resigns: The National Chairman of the PDP, Uche Secondus, has resigned from his position, citing the party's internal crisis and the need to focus on his personal life.
  3. Ayu's Fate Hangs in Balance: The fate of the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, is hanging in the balance as some party members are calling for his resignation over allegations of anti-party activities.
  4. Wike's Camp Demands Ayu's Removal: The camp of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is demanding the removal of Ayu as the PDP National Chairman, citing his alleged role in the party's crisis.
  5. PDP NEC Meeting Postponed: The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP, which was scheduled to hold on Monday, has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing crisis in the party.

Background:

The PDP crisis began in May 2021 when Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his loyalists accused the party's National Chairman, Uche Secondus, of being biased and working against their interests. The crisis escalated in July 2021 when Wike and his allies walked out of the PDP National Convention, citing irregularities in the process.

Key Players:

  1. Uche Secondus: The former National Chairman of the PDP, who resigned from his position in October 2021.
  2. Iyorchia Ayu: The current National Chairman of the PDP, who is facing calls for his resignation over allegations of anti-party activities.
  3. Nyesom Wike: The Governor of Rivers State and a key figure in the PDP crisis, who is demanding the removal of Ayu as the party's National Chairman.
  4. Seyi Makinde: The Governor of Oyo State and a key ally of Wike, who has been vocal in his criticism of Ayu and the PDP leadership.

Implications:

The PDP crisis has significant implications for the party's chances in the 2023 general elections. If the crisis is not resolved, it could lead to a split in the party, which could benefit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The crisis has also raised concerns about the party's ability to present a united front against the APC in the elections.