Former Deputy National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, strongly criticizes the violent disruption of the party's 79th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting by thugs. He expresses deep concern over the incident, warning that the PDP should not be reduced to a party governed by self-interest and violence. George urges the party leadership to address the growing division within the ranks and take decisive action against those responsible for the disruption.
Chief Olabode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party , has condemned the disruption of the party's 79th Board of Trustees meeting by thugs, describing the incident as 'despicable, horrific, inhuman, wicked, and unheard of.'
He lamented that the situation was a reflection of disloyalty within the party and criticized the involvement of certain individuals in what he termed a disgraceful act. He stated that the PDP, which has been a beacon of civility, humility, and respect for the rule of law since its inception in 1998, was now being undermined by individuals more interested in personal gain than the collective good of the party.
'As the largest party in Africa, PDP should not be turned into an 'Agbero' party by any member with an inordinate ambition. We have rules and regulations that govern our party,' he said. “Can you imagine a situation in which party officers were attacked and dragged out of the hall by thugs?
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