Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected what it described as a purported announcement dissolving its elected State Executive Committees in Ogun State, Ekiti State and Ondo State, insisting that the move is unlawful and should be disregarded by party members.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP said it had become aware of a notice claiming that the state executives in the three states had been dissolved.
“We have seen a purported announcement of the dissolution of the elected State Executive Committees in Ogun, Ekiti and Ondo States,” the statement read.
The party described the development as both illegal and unnecessary, warning that it could undermine ongoing efforts aimed at reconciliation within the party structure.
“This dissolution, which is illegal and unwarranted, is an affront to the proposed reconciliation for which talks are underway. This further attempt to deepen divisions at the state and other levels is null, void and of no effect whatsoever,” the statement added.
The PDP leadership therefore called on its members and officers across the affected states to ignore the announcement and continue carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the party’s constitution.
“We urge the State Chapters, all officers of the party at the local government and ward levels, and indeed the public, to discountenance the said notice and continue to exercise their lawful duties,” Ememobong said.
The party further clarified that its ongoing reconciliation efforts are aimed at strengthening internal unity ahead of future electoral contests.
“For the avoidance of doubt, our desire for peace must be understood in the context of the need for the salvation of the party for the purpose of the forthcoming elections, and not misconstrued otherwise,” the statement concluded.
The development comes amid ongoing internal consultations within the PDP as it works to stabilise its structures ahead of upcoming political activities and elections.