PDP Blows Hot: Warns Speaker Abbas Against Dangerous Utterances Threatening House Stability

A political advocacy group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the PDP Unity and Progressive Vanguard, has issued a strong warning to the House of Representatives, cautioning against tolerating what it described as dangerous behavior by certain lawmakers. The group emphasized that some recent utterances, if left unchecked, could jeopardize the integrity and effectiveness of the legislative body.

In a statement addressed to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, the group expressed concern over comments made by Ikenga Ugochinyere following the announcement of Fred Agbedi as the new PDP caucus leader. They warned that such statements pose serious threats to the stability of the House.

Larry Onyeke and Grace Agbo, the group’s President and National Secretary respectively, called on the House leadership to remain alert, stressing that the chamber must not become a battleground for personal feuds or factional agendas.

“What is unfolding goes beyond simple internal disagreements,” the statement read. “It appears to be a calculated attempt to undermine legitimate leadership structures and throw the House into unnecessary turmoil at a time when Nigerians expect leadership and direction from the National Assembly.”

The group criticized Ugochinyere’s portrayal of Agbedi’s emergence as a “revolution,” warning that such rhetoric could weaken internal party unity.

Reacting to Ugochinyere’s alleged disparaging comments about Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda after Agbedi’s selection, the group condemned attempts to trivialize Chinda’s leadership. “To dismiss Chinda’s role and dedication as merely ‘acting a script’ is defamatory,” they said.

They further challenged Ugochinyere to provide tangible proof of any alleged shortcomings on Chinda’s part, rather than making accusations through the media.

While the House recently elected Fred Agbedi as its new PDP caucus leader, Ugochinyere, in congratulating him, had accused Chinda of trying to subvert the caucus’ will—a claim the PDP group believes is part of a wider campaign to destabilize the opposition from within.

The group claimed Ugochinyere’s remarks reflect the agenda of external interests seeking to weaken the PDP and fracture its unity. “This is not about internal disagreement,” the statement emphasized, “but about behavior that threatens the very foundation of the legislature.”

The group urged Speaker Abbas to act swiftly and decisively. “If the Speaker fails to check this lawmaker’s conduct, he risks allowing the House to be consumed by personal vendettas that have no bearing on legislative service or the welfare of Nigerians. He must demonstrate leadership before the damage becomes irreparable.”

They also encouraged PDP lawmakers to remain committed to their legislative responsibilities and not be sidetracked by internal power struggles driven by individual ambitions.

“The PDP is greater than any individual,” the statement concluded. “The House must reflect that strength—not vulnerability.”