Bode George Blames PDP’s Troubles On Iyorchia Ayu’s Election As National Chairman

Bode George Blames PDP’s Troubles On Iyorchia Ayu’s Election As National ChairmanA former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has dismissed claims that the party is finished, emphasizing that the issues currently plaguing the party stem from internal disputes and leadership challenges. He cited the controversy surrounding the tenure of Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and the power struggle for the PDP’s presidential ticket in the 2027 election as key factors.

In an interview on Arise TV, George explained that while the party faces difficulties, it is far from dead. He also pinpointed the appointment of Iyorchia Ayu as the party’s National Chairman as a critical error.

“In fact, some people say that our party is dead, but our party is not dead,” George stated. “Discussions are ongoing, and there are three main groups: the group of Damagum, the group of Atiku, and others. As a life member of the Board of Trustees (BoT), I want to highlight the role we play in managing the party. The BoT is responsible for the party’s assets and liabilities, and it serves as a mediator in times of crisis.”

George went on to explain that mistakes were made in the past, particularly with Ayu’s leadership. “This is a national party, not a private enterprise,” he said. “The first mistake was making Iyorchia Ayu the National Chairman. He concentrated power by appointing the Chairman of the convention, David Mark, who is also from Benue State. This created an imbalance, and I spoke out at the time, saying it didn’t sit well.”

He recalled how the party allowed every zone to contest during the convention, but added that the process was marred by significant issues. “We accepted this arrangement for reasons that were given at the time. But now it seems like people have forgotten the promises made during that convention. This attitude, including the current actions of Damagum, shows that we have failed to learn from past mistakes,” George asserted.

He concluded by stressing the importance of being honest with oneself and addressing the root causes of the party’s struggles in order to move forward.

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