Commission says Tukur-led NWC is the authentic
leadership of the ruling PDP

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on
Thursday turned down the request by the Kawu Baraje
faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to recognise
its National Working Committee, NWC, as the authentic
leadership of the ruling party.

The Commission, in a letter dated October 2, to the
factional National Secretary, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, said it
would not withdraw recognition of the National Working Committee, NWC, led by Bamanga Tukur, as the authentic leadership of the party because it monitored the conventions that produced it.

The faction had, in two separate letters, dated September
1 and 23, requested INEC to recognize its own NWC as the authentic leadership of the party.

The faction had emerged last August 31 when a former
Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and five governors left the party’s National Convention at Eagle Square, Abuja in
protest.

The governors were Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Musa
Kwankwaso (Kano), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Abdulfathah
Ahmed (kwara) and Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto).

They were later joined by the Governors of Rivers and
Adamawa States, Chubuike Amaechi- who was on
suspension from the party- and Murtala Nyako -who was
not accredited to attend the convention- at the Yar’Adua
Centre, Abuja, where they addressed a conference
proclaiming the birth of the faction, they christened “New
PDP.”

But, the INEC in its letter titled, Re: Notification of Changes in the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party and Request for formal recognition, rejected the request, saying members of the Tukur-led NWC were duly elected at two conventions it monitored.

The letter signed by the Acting Secretary to the
Commission, U.F. Usman, said, “The commission
acknowledges the receipt of your letters dated 1st and
23rd September, 2013 respectively wherein you requested for the commission’s recognition of the Baraje led faction and the newly elected National Working Committee.

“You will recall that the Commission monitored the National Convention and Special National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party held on 24th March, 2012 and 31st August, 2013 respectively at Eagles Square, Abuja after notices to the Commission. A National Working Committee was elected at the two conventions with Alhaji Bamanga Tukur as National Chairman.

“The Commission will not withdraw recognition from the
leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected at the elections duly monitored by the Commission.
“Please be guided.”

When contacted, the National Publicity Secretary of the
New PDP, Chukwuemeka Eze, said he had not been briefed about the letter and would not comment on it.

Mr. Eze told PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview that
he had already sent a text message to Mr. Oyinlola
requesting the factional National Secretary to confirm
receipt of the letter. He said he was yet to receive Mr.
Oyinlola’s reply.

Although he could not confirm the authenticity of the letter,Kayode Idowu, the media aide to the INEC Chairman, said the contents were not different from what the Commission had on its website.

According to Mr. Idowu, in a telephone interview, Mr. Tukur was recognised on the website as the National Chairman of the PDP.

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Finally. Its over.... So can d noise now stop, whilst we all go back to focusing on Development issues..

Let them join APC if they believe they still have political and electorate value.

Being the authentic chairman, doesn't mean they won't lose Election come 2015

taharqa: Finally. Its over.... So can d noise now stop, whilst we all go back to focusing on Development issues..

Very much over

I am waiting for one morøn to come and accuse GEJ of influencing INEC.

THE END.


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Another not clearly thought through plan. They probably thought they could bambozoo their way through the electoral processes that creates a party and its NWC.
I love the part by INEC "Please be guided" ....in you mumurity!

NB: this can only happen when institutions are empowered and given the independence to carry out their function.

WE KNOW & nPDP SH'LD HAD KNOWN DAT DANCING IN AN OPEN MARKET WHEN NO ONE IS PLAYING D DRUM 4 D MUSIC U'RE DANCI66 TO IS MADNESS EXAMPLIFIED. THEY'VE UNCLAD & DISGRACED THEMSELVES! SERPENTARER AJONIMY, POLITICAL CAREER JUMPITY!

Who are those nincom that says they are d authentic PDP.
Bunch of misguided,accidental rascals.
I like this part that read- 'Please be guided'
i rest my case.

In otherwords INEC recognizes that PDP is not factionalized..therefore the so called nPDP members in the National assembly should take note as Tukur might declare their seat vacant..

Like INEC said be Please be guided

Will this finally bring them back to their senses?

That Turkur sef, is he not too old? African leaders go just wan die dia.

3ace: That Turkur sef, is he not too old? African leaders go just wan die dia.

Does that also apply to Bisi Akande?

Akande = 74yrs
Tukur = 78yrs

What exactly is the difference?

taharqa: Finally. Its over.... So can d noise now stop, whilst we all go back to focusing on Development issues..

Another victory for Jonathan.

Frank-C:


Does that also apply to Bisi Akande?

Akande = 74yrs
Tukur = 78yrs

What exactly is the difference?

No difference at all. It is in our blood to always want to rule forever.

PDP is like a drowing man, the party is imploading and undergoing and slow but painfull death. The signs are everywhere both symbolically and physically, it's my earnest prayer that a well meaning party will rise to fill the space their implosion will create.

The end finally!

Atiku $ his cohorts can now officially flag off dia PDM or joyfully join APC.

Symphony007: PDP is like a drowing man, the party is imploading and undergoing and slow but painfull death. The signs are everywhere both symbolically and physically, it's my earnest prayer that a well meaning party will rise to fill the space their implosion will create.

Is this the best you can muster?..no more Amaechi show them hell?...I laugh in chinko

Pls tell your boss to come back and beg for forgiveness..GEJ has a good heart...its not too late

Please be guided

awodman:
Is this the best you can muster?..no more Amaechi show them hell?...I laugh in chinko

Pls tell your boss to come back and beg for forgiveness..GEJ has a good heart...its not too late

Please be guided

you folks are really living in another universe. So as inec has wriiten to the faction, they will all run back to PDP on their knees begging? If anything, this futher distabilizes the party. Nothing has changed, king jonathan will continue negociating.

Futhermore, ameachi is'nt begging anyone. For all they have tried against him, he is still strong as ever, and very soon jonathan will sacrifice wike and his cronies on the altar of 2015 to get ameachi's support.

Symphony007: you folks are really living in another universe. So as inec has wriiten to the faction, they will all run back to PDP on their knees begging? If anything, this futher distabilizes the party. Nothing has changed, king jonathan will continue negociating.

Futhermore, ameachi is'nt begging anyone. For all they have tried against him, he is still strong as ever, and very soon jonathan will sacrifice wike and his cronies on the altar of 2015 to get ameachi's support.

And whats the worth of Amaechi's support? A man who has lost the PDP river state structure and has no strong backing of his people? I laugh in katampe! . Amaechi is worthless politically right now to GEJ!

All I have say on this issue is PLEASE BE GUIDED.

kingbang:

And whats the worth of Amaechi's support? A man who has lost the PDP river state structure and has no strong backing of his people? I laugh in katampe! . Amaechi is worthless politically right now to GEJ!

ignoramus..lost which party structure? Felix obuah and wike highjacked PDP and you say ameachi has lost. Virtually all local government chairmen and big party members still support G.U ake as chairman who is with ameachi, so let's see where wike and his group will get delegates to vote for jonathan at 2015 PDP national convention, why do you think wike and obuah are still fighting ameachi if they have truly taken over the party, why is jonathan still negociating with ameachi if he is so powerless? You don't know anything. Just sit back, shut your mouth and watch.

As far as the crisis in feedeefee is yet to be resolved then am 100% hapi by dancing skelewu

Symphony007: you folks are really living in another universe. So as inec has wriiten to the faction, they will all run back to PDP on their knees begging? If anything, this futher distabilizes the party. Nothing has changed, king jonathan will continue negociating.

Futhermore, ameachi is'nt begging anyone. For all they have tried against him, he is still strong as ever, and very soon jonathan will sacrifice wike and his cronies on the altar of 2015 to get ameachi's support.

Don't worry..Umaru Dikko led discplinary committee will soon swing into action...you better tell him to either ship to APC now or be ready to face the music

please be guided

PDP EXTENDS OLIVE BRANCH TO BARAJE'S GROUP

The Peoples Democratic Party has extended an olive
branch to the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the party,
asking t to return to the main party. This follows the
decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise the Bamanga Tukur-led executive as the authentic leadership of the party.

The PDP, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary,Olisa Metuh, said INEC’s decision has laid to rest all contentions regarding the leadership of the party. “The position of INEC in affirming the leadership of the PDP under the National Chairmanship of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur,and rejecting the demand for recognition by our aggrieved brothers has indeed laid to rest all contentions regarding the authentic leadership of our great party.

“However, we wish to state categorically that this is not a
time for us to gloat or preen ourselves over victory. We
must use this window of opportunity to engender true
reconciliations, put all the issues behind us and move
ahead as one big united family that we are,” Mr. Metuh
said. He also called on the members of the new PDP to
relegate all personal interests and return to the fold so that together, they can ward off all external aggressions and forge a common formidable political front.

“We wish to assure that the PDP as the only true national
party is large enough to accommodate all interests and
persons as we remain loyal to the provisions of our
constitution as a party,” he said. “We must at this time
close ranks and rally around President Goodluck Jonathan
and our leaders at all levels so that collectively, we will
ensure that our great party delivered on its mandate and
promises as enshrined in the PDP manifesto, the ideals of
our founding fathers and the Transformation Agenda of the PDP-led government for the overall good of our people.

“The challenges of the last few months, rather than
detract, have proven that the PDP remains the pre-eminent party that will continue to win elections at all levels in the country.” The statement urged all party leaders, elders members of the PDP across board to continue to support President Goodluck Jonathan and his Transformation Agenda.

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Symphony007: ignoramus..lost which party structure? Felix obuah and wike highjacked PDP and you say ameachi has lost. Virtually all local government chairmen and big party members still support G.U ake as chairman who is with ameachi, so let's see where wike and his group will get delegates to vote for jonathan at 2015 PDP national convention, why do you think wike and obuah are still fighting ameachi if they have truly taken over the party, why is jonathan still negociating with ameachi if he is so powerless? You don't know anything. Just sit back, shut your mouth and watch.

This just shows how stupidly ignorant you are. FYI, Felix Obuah is the INEC recognized Rivers state PDP chairman and the PDP rivers state structure is firmly in Wike's hands. The only reason GEJ is negotiating is because of the Northern Governors. Ask yourself why GEJ ignored Amaechi's asss until the Northern Governors staged a rebellion?. You are really not so smart and informed. Amaechi is a very very big liability politically to GEJ standing alone, the clown needed the help of Northern Governors to get GEJ's attention. Lastly, please be guided.

solomon111: I am waiting for one morøn to come and accuse GEJ of influencing INEC.

Reali doesn't mata what they think...

kingbang:

This just shows how stupidly ignorant you are. FYI, Felix Obuah is the INEC recognized Rivers state PDP chairman and the PDP rivers state structure is firmly in Wike's hands. The only reason GEJ is negotiating is because of the Northern Governors. Ask yourself why GEJ ignored Amaechi's asss until the Northern Governors staged a rebellion?. You are really not so smart and informed. Amaechi is a very very big liability politically to GEJ standing alone, the clown needed the help of Northern Governors to get GEJ's attention. Lastly, please be guided.

ameachi is a liability but jonathan still saw it necessary to to send mbu to taunt him, if ameachi was so insignificant, why is jonathan and his cronies still haunting him? Why don't they let him serve out him term and then pouce on him? Keep fooling yourself with inec recognised chairman. Felix obuah calls himself chairman but knows he can't deliver 50% of rivers delegates for a presidential primary. Senator abe, wilson, rep. Peterside, rep. Nwuke,etc....All the ward councillors, the mayor of port harcourt, majority of LGA chairman even from obio akpor(wike's community) are with G.U ake and ameachi. If felix and wike has the whole PDP under their country why are they still fighting ameachi and others in the party?

Whatever brain you have left, reason with it.