CP-PDP Demands Response from FCT Minister over False Claims on Governor Kefas

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The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has demanded a response from the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his claim that Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State did not resign as PDP Chairman before contesting the 2023 governorship election. Contrary to Wike's claim, the CP-PDP produced a document showing that Governor Kefas had indeed resigned as PDP Taraba State Chairman on May 17th, 2022, before the party screening and governorship primary election. The CP-PDP has called out Wike's claims as a breach of the PDP Constitution, urging him to respond to the new evidence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CP-PDP has disputed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's claim that Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State did not resign as PDP Chairman before contesting the 2023 governorship election.
  • The Conference of Professionals in the PDP has produced a document showing that Governor Kefas had resigned as PDP Taraba State Chairman on May 17th, 2022, before party screening and governorship primary election.
  • Governor Kefas' resignation was in compliance with the PDP Constitution, which requires party officials to step down before contesting elections.
  • The CP-PDP has criticized Wike's claims as a breach of the PDP Constitution and a threat to the party's integrity.
  • The Conference has called on FCT Minister Wike to respond to the new evidence and clarify his claims.
  • Governor Kefas' resignation highlights the importance of adhering to party rules and regulations in party-related conduct.

Statistics:

  • The PDP Constitution requires party officials to resign before contesting governorship elections.
  • Governor Agbu Kefas resigned as PDP Taraba State Chairman on May 17th, 2022.
  • The party screening and governorship primary election took place after Governor Kefas' resignation.
  • 100% of party officials have a duty to follow party rules and regulations in party-related conduct.

Sources:

  • CP-PDP statement by National Coordinator, Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu
  • The Conference of Professionals in the PDP (CP-PDP)