Growing discontent among members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has led to an exodus of some of its bigwigs, especially in the South-East and South-South (areas considered its stronghold since 1999), is giving party leaders a cause for concern.
Growing discontent among members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party , which has led to an exodus of some of its bigwigs, especially in the South-East and South-South , is giving party leaders a cause for concern.
A former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, expressed the view that the PDP has no one to blame but itself for its misfortunes. Matters were further complicated for the party after former Anambra Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, left to join the Labour Party where he became an instant hit among voters in the zone.PDP wasted N191tr on fuel subsidy for 16yrs — Policy think-tank
Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees , Sen. Adolphus Wabara, took this a step further in his remarks during the 77th BoT meeting held four hours before the NEC meeting. “Furthermore, the contentious issue surrounding the office of the National Secretary has regrettably sown seeds of discord within our party.
A former Imo State Governor who served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, stated this much in his letter of resignation from the party.
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