Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday inaugurated
39 new members of it’s Board of Trustees (BoT).
The BoT Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, while
inaugurating the new members at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, said
that they were nominees of states and zones.
Wabara said that the nomination of the new members was
based on their dedication, experience and unwavering loyalty to the party.
He described the occasion as not only a celebration of
a new beginning, but also a reaffirmation of collective commitment to the
values and principles of PDP.
The BoT chairman urged the new members to consider
their appointments as a call to service and uphold the integrity, unity and
vision of the party as they strived for a prosperous and democratic country.
“Your role as members of the board is not only to
guide and support the leadership of the party but also to act as a stabilising
force in times of challenges and uncertainties.
“Today’s inauguration is particularly significant as
we prepare to navigate the evolving political landscape and work tirelessly to
restore PDP as the foremost party in Nigeria.
“The task ahead is demanding, but with unity,
determination and unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy, we
shall overcome,” he said.
Wabara also reminded the new remembers that their
presence on the board was not only a position of honour but a position of
responsibility.
“Let us continue to work together to uphold the vision
of our founding fathers and build a stronger, more inclusive and more
progressive PDP,” he said.
Speaking earlier. the acting PDP National Chairman,
Umar Damagum, congratulated the new members, saying that the party would be
looking forward for more members on the BoT.
Damagum, represented by the acting National Secretary,
Setonji Koshoedo, assured that the National Working Committee would continue to
support the board.
Speaking on the appointment, a new BoT member, Jones
Onyeriri, said that the composition of the board was a reflection of the
party’s strength.
“It isn’t a big problem for some people that are
defecting to other parties; even Jesus Christ, at a time, had some of his
disciples who defected.
“So, for me, it is a sign that we are nearer to our
crown. We have taken over and still strong.
“Nobody is sabotaging the party. Please trust me on
this, as anyone that is doing that is already out of the party,” Onyeriri said.
Another new BoT member, Eddy Olafeso, said that the
inauguration of the board was a regeneration of the glorious past, pledging
that they would work together to ensure that the party continued to function as
a strong opposition with new ideas, new people and new orientation.
“With the quality of leadership and the heritage of
the past, we can make Nigeria better than it is today,” he said.
Asked why he resigned his position as Vice-Chairman,
South-West when he went to contest for Ondo governorship election, Olafeso said
that he did that as a democrat and loyal member of the party.
“There’s no reason for me to hold the party down. If I
want to go for another position, I must leave that position as directed by the
constitution. Things will work better.
“Discipline is part of democracy; commitment is part
of democracy. We must adjust to the way we want to act.
“I did the needful; I’m loyal to my party. I can’t
take my party to court. I’ll continue to serve it and do my best to solve the
problems within the party,” Olafeso said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other
members inaugurated included: Labaran Maku, Ibrahim Shekarau, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi,
Samuel Ortom and Nimota Ibrahim.
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