The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, has pledged to end “impunity, manipulation, or disregard” for the party’s constitution.
He made the declaration on Friday during the inauguration of the party’s new Board of Trustees at the official residence of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing the event as “a symbol of rebirth” and the start of a new era of transparency and accountability within the party.
Muhammad, formerly the National Vice Chairman (North Central), assumed office following the suspension of the former National Chairman, Amb Umar Damagum, by a faction led by the party’s Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu.
In his address, Muhammad said the party had lost its moral compass due to years of internal disunity and disregard for court orders. He noted, “For too long, impunity became culture, and internal democracy became an afterthought. But today, we have reached the point of renewal.”
He called for introspection and unity, stressing that the party’s decline “did not start yesterday” but began when zoning principles were ignored ahead of the 2015 elections.
“Today marks a significant turning point in the life of the Peoples Democratic Party. We have come together, not merely to inaugurate a new Board of Trustees, but to renew our faith in the ideals that gave birth to this great political family – justice, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law.
“To the new members of the BoT, this is not a reward for loyalty; it is a sacred trust. The responsibility before you is enormous, to speak truth to power, to defend justice, and to ensure that the PDP remains a home for all Nigerians,” he said.
Following the ceremony, the Chairman held a closed-door meeting with other party leaders, including former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, PDP National Secretary Senator Sam Anyanwu, and former Abia North Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
