A fierce internal battle is currently unfolding within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a controversial decision by the party\u2019s Board of Trustees (BOT) to unseat the National Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu. The BOT\u2019s resolution, passed on Wednesday, has sparked outrage and condemnation from key party members, including the South-east Zonal Legal Adviser, Ukpai Ukairo.<\/p>\n
Legal Adviser Condemns BOT\u2019s Resolution as \u201cPorous\u201d and \u201cIllegal\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n In a statement, Ukairo denounced the BOT’s decision, calling it \u201cporous, illegal, and lacking foundation in law and morality.\u201d He further stated that the manner in which the BOT conducted its meeting, held at a hotel instead of the official party headquarters, violates the principles of the PDP Constitution.<\/p>\n Ukairo\u2019s criticism is particularly directed at the BOT\u2019s leadership under Senator Adolphus Wabara, who he claims has shown \u201ccomplete disrespect\u201d to the party\u2019s legal framework. Ukairo emphasized that the action taken by the BOT undermines the party\u2019s National Legal Adviser and other legal offices elected within the party, further stating that the resolution should be discarded as it violates key constitutional provisions.<\/p>\n Youth Coalition Warns Against Undermining Court Order<\/strong><\/p>\n Members of the PDP Coalition of Youth for Good Governance also weighed in on the ongoing dispute, warning the BOT not to take any actions that could hinder the peaceful resolution of the conflict. They called for respect for the Court of Appeal\u2019s ruling in Enugu, which granted Anyanwu a stay of execution on a previous judgment, urging the BOT to comply with the court\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n Emmanuel Mba, the leader of the youth coalition, reiterated that the tenure of several BOT members had expired under Section 32(4) of the PDP Constitution, which stipulates that members of the BOT serve a term of five years only.<\/p>\n Controversy Surrounds Location of BOT Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n The most significant point of contention centers around the fact that the BOT meeting, which produced the controversial resolution, was held at a hotel instead of the official PDP national secretariat. Ukairo contended that this act alone is enough to call into question the legitimacy of the meeting and its decisions. He indicated that the hotel meeting was not an official BOT meeting but rather a gathering of like-minded individuals, thus undermining the validity of the resolution passed.<\/p>\n In response, Ukairo has initiated legal action under the Freedom of Information Act to compel the hotel to disclose the party or individual who paid for the venue, aiming to prove that the meeting was not an official PDP BOT gathering.<\/p>\n Legal Repercussions for BOT\u2019s Actions<\/strong><\/p>\n Ukairo also criticized the failure of the BOT to provide justification for holding the meeting outside the party\u2019s headquarters. He pointed out that this decision was in direct violation of several sub-sections of Section 58 of the PDP Constitution, which regulates the actions and responsibilities of the BOT. He called for disciplinary action to be initiated against Senator Wabara for his role in the decision.<\/p>\n \u201cThe communique issued by the BOT is an accursed document that has no place in the arsenal of any self-respecting institution,\u201d Ukairo declared, stressing the need for accountability within the party.<\/p>\n Crisis of Legitimacy and Power Struggle<\/strong><\/p>\n The growing rift within the PDP highlights deeper divisions over party leadership and constitutional adherence. With Senator Sam Anyanwu\u2019s position as National Secretary now under threat, the party\u2019s internal conflict is far from resolved. As party members call for accountability and legal action, the future of the PDP\u2019s leadership remains uncertain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A fierce internal battle is currently unfolding within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a controversial decision by the party\u2019s Board of Trustees (BOT) to unseat the National Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu. The BOT\u2019s resolution, passed on Wednesday, has sparked outrage and condemnation from key party members, including the South-east Zonal Legal Adviser, Ukpai Ukairo. 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