The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strong warning to Senator Danjuma Lah, urging him to reconsider his actions or face significant opposition from party members.
The party criticized Lah’s attempts to orchestrate a leadership change favoring former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye, labeling Melaye as the “weakest politician” in the state.
In a statement released by Alhaji Ibrahim Dansofo, spokesperson for the PDP Elders Council, the party lamented its decline in influence, now seen as a third-tier party in Kogi due to poor recent election performances.
The Elders Council strongly opposed any efforts to hand over leadership to Melaye, warning that such actions would be met with resistance. “We are aware of their intentions,” the statement read, accusing Lah of trying to create a faction within the party that could lead to legal disputes.
The party emphasized that the recent congress held on July 28 and 29 was the most successful in its history and called on the National Working Committee, led by Chairman Iliya Damagum and Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to address Lah’s actions, claiming he is acting as a puppet for Melaye.
The statement highlighted Melaye’s poor electoral performance, noting that he failed to secure votes even in his own ward during the last gubernatorial election, which, they argue, demonstrates his inability to lead the party effectively.
The Kogi PDP also expressed concern about the exodus of members from the party, especially in light of the upcoming local government elections, where there has been little interest in party affiliation.
“With no serious candidates stepping forward to purchase PDP nomination forms, the party insists that urgent restructuring is necessary to regain its footing in the state,” the statement added.
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