The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the National Working Committee (NWC) for repeatedly postponing the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, expressed the Board’s disappointment during an emergency meeting in Abuja on Thursday.
Wabara announced that the BoT is committed to resolving the ongoing crisis within the party and will meet with former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in January. This meeting is part of the BoT’s effort to restore peace and unity within the party.
Since Umar Damagum assumed the role of acting National Chairman after Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s court-ordered removal, his leadership has faced growing criticism. Calls for his resignation have intensified, particularly in light of the repeated delays in scheduling the NEC meeting.
Originally set for August 15, the 99th NEC meeting has been postponed multiple times — first to October 24, then to November 28, and now indefinitely. As a result, the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has called for the meeting to take place by February at the latest.
Wabara voiced his concern about the damage caused by these delays, stating, “These repeated postponements are eroding the trust and confidence of our members. We must act promptly to restore integrity to our party.”
He further stressed that the PDP’s strength lies in its unity and commitment to democratic values. The NEC, he emphasized, is crucial for decision-making and collaboration at all levels of leadership.
Additionally, Wabara criticized the economic policies of the Tinubu administration, which he said have worsened the living conditions of Nigerians. He called for the PDP to offer credible alternatives and become a voice for the suffering masses.
As the BoT works to address internal party issues, Wabara reminded members that the PDP’s collective vision for a better Nigeria must take precedence over personal ambitions. He emphasized the need for unity and cooperation, particularly among the party’s governors.
The BoT will continue its efforts to seek peace and resolution, beginning with the planned meeting with Wike in January.
