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PDP Accuses APC of Orchestrating a 'Sinister Plot' to Destroy Nigeria's Multiparty Democracy

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of trying to destroy Nigeria's multiparty democracy and entrench authoritarian rule. PDP's acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, read a communique at the end of the party's 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, where APC's leader, President Tinubu, was specifically named in the allegations. The party claims that APC's actions are driven by a "mortal fear of inevitable defeat in 2027" due to its dismal performance in government. The NEC reaffirmed the PDP's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and the supremacy of the will of the people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP accused the APC of orchestrating a "sinister plot" to destroy Nigeria's multiparty democracy and entrench authoritarian rule, with President Tinubu specifically named.
  • The party claims that APC's actions are driven by a "mortal fear of inevitable defeat in 2027" due to its dismal performance in government.
  • The PDP reaffirmed its commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and the supremacy of the will of the people.
  • NEC condemned the worsening insecurity, economic collapse, and rampant corruption under President Tinubu's leadership.
  • The party described Tinubu's reforms as "ill-advised and ill-implemented," citing fuel subsidy removal, electricity tariff hikes, and multiple taxes as causes of business collapse, job losses, and soaring criminality.
  • NEC further decried policy inconsistency, wholesale corruption, massive treasury looting, budget padding, and diversion of public funds, which have led to infrastructure decay and loss of investor confidence.
  • The PDP demanded that the administration should rescind all anti-people policies and take concrete steps to address the insecurity and economic recession in the country.
  • 99th NEC meeting was marked by a renewed sense of internal solidarity and forward planning, with the party ratifying the composition of key committees ahead of its national convention.
  • NEC also received the resolution of the PDP South-East General Executive on the issue of the National Secretary, which will be deliberated at the next NEC meeting scheduled for June 30.

Statistics:

  • The PDP vowed not to succumb to what they described as deliberate acts of political exclusion and intimidation by the APC-led Federal Government.
  • Governor Duoye Diri will chair the zoning committee, with Governors Dauda Lawal and Kaleb Mutfwang serving as vice-chairman and secretary respectively.
  • The National Convention Committee will be led by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, with Governors Ademola Adeleke and Peter Mbah as vice-chairman and secretary.
  • NEC received the resolution of the PDP South-East General Executive on the issue of the National Secretary, which will be deliberated at the next NEC meeting scheduled for June 30.
  • The PDP plans to convene up to four NEC meetings in the coming months to resolve lingering issues and reposition the party for future contests.

Sources:

  • "PDP Accuses APC of Orchestrating a 'Sinister Plot' to Destroy Nigeria's Multiparty Democracy", Vanguard, Tuesday, 2023.
  • "PDP NEC Meeting: Governors Vow not to Succumb to APC's Intimidation", Leadership, Tuesday, 2023.
  • "PDP NEC Meeting: Party Condemns APC's Policies, Demands Rescission of 'Anti-People' Policies", Nigeria News, Tuesday, 2023.
  • "PDP NEC Meeting: Party Ratifies Key Committee Composition Ahead of National Convention", Daily Post, Tuesday, 2023.

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