A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a new Board of Trustees, with its Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, vowing to end “impunity, manipulation, or disregard” for the party’s constitution.
The swearing-in ceremony was held on Friday at the official residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, an event Muhammad described as “a symbol of rebirth,” and the beginning of a new era of transparency and accountability.
Muhammad, who was formerly the National Vice Chairman (North Central), assumed his role after a group led by the party’s Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu, suspended the former National Chairman, Amb Umar Damagum.
In his address, Muhammad stated that the party had lost its moral balance due to years of internal disunity and disregard for court orders.
“For too long, impunity became culture, and internal democracy became an afterthought. But today, we have reached the point of renewal,” he declared.
He further traced the party’s challenges back to when zoning principles were ignored ahead of the 2015 elections, noting that the rot “did not start yesterday.”
“Today marks a significant turning point in the life of the Peoples Democratic Party,” Muhammad said. “We have come together, not merely to inaugurate a new Board of Trustees, but to renew our faith in the ideals that gave birth to this great political family – justice, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law.
“To the new members of the BoT, this is not a reward for loyalty; it is a sacred trust. The responsibility before you is enormous, to speak truth to power, to defend justice, and to ensure that the PDP remains a home for all Nigerians.”
Following the inauguration, the Acting Chairman entered a closed-door meeting with other prominent members of the faction, including the former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, PDP National Secretary Senator Sam Anyanwu, and former Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
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