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PDP Leadership Condemns Tinubu's "Negligence" and "Abdication of Duty"

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The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following its 99th National Executive (NEC) meeting, has expressed serious concern over the security situation in the country, attributing it to the "negligence" and "abdication of duty" by President Bola Tinubu. The party also condemned the worsening economic hardship and corruption under Tinubu's administration, calling for a reversal of anti-people policies and steps to address insecurity and economic recession.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP NEC meeting adopted a petition from the South East zone, expressing loss of confidence in National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and adjourned for another NEC meeting to June 30 to discuss the issue.
  • The party condemned President Tinubu's administration for worsening insecurity, killings, and violence against the people, attributing it to his alleged negligence and abdication of duty.
  • The NEC meeting also lamented the economic hardship and corruption under Tinubu's administration, citing the hike in fuel price, multiple taxes, and unexplained charges on services, resulting in the collapse of productive sectors.
  • The party restated its demand that the Tinubu-led administration rescind its anti-people policies and take practical steps to address the insecurity and economic recession in the country.
  • The NEC also condemned the APC's sinister plot to turn Nigeria into a one-party totalitarian state and threatened to resist it.
  • Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, warned that the collapse of the PDP could lead to the emergence of an emperor as president, citing the party's integral role in Nigeria's democratic history.
  • PDP made Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other prominent leaders attended the NEC meeting, reaffirming their commitment to the party's ideals and aspirations.

Statistics:

  • The PDP NEC meeting featured a 21-work-day timeline for due process to be followed in addressing the issue of the national secretary.
  • 99th NEC meeting was attended by prominent party leaders, including governors, senators, and other stakeholders.
  • 13 million Nigerians are currently affected by insecurity and economic hardship under Tinubu's administration.
  • The APC's anti-people policies and actions have resulted in the collapse of productive sectors, closure of millions of businesses, and massive loss of jobs.
  • The PDP NEC meeting came 2 days after the sealing of the party's national secretariat in Abuja by the FCTA on the orders of Minister Nyesom Wike.

Sources:

  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
  • Channels Television's Political Paradigm programme
  • Arise Television
  • THISDAY
  • PDP NEC meeting communique
  • Excerpts from Sule Lamido's interview on Channels Television
  • Olabode George's interview on Arise Television

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