PDP Will Emerge Stronger Ahead Of 2027 – BoT Chairman

Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has assured members and supporters that the party had overcome its recent internal challenges and was focused on rebuilding ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued yesterday, Ohuabunwa said the PDP had moved beyond the uncertainty created by prolonged litigation and expressed confidence that the party would emerge stronger and more united.

He described last Friday’s judgment of the Federal High Court as a major milestone, saying it should put to rest all lingering disputes within the party.

According to him, the judgment was consistent with the Supreme Court’s earlier decision and reinforced the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership.

“As the conscience and moral compass of the party, the Board of Trustees fully respects and accepts the judgment of the Federal High Court and will continue to uphold the rule of law,” he stated.

Ohuabunwa warned that anyone parading himself as the chairman of the PDP BoT in contravention of the court’s ruling was engaging in criminal impersonation and would face the full weight of the law.

He called on party leaders and members to embrace reconciliation, unity and collective responsibility, stressing that internal cohesion remains critical to the PDP’s efforts to reclaim power in 2027.

He said the party’s leadership would continue to take deliberate steps to strengthen its unity, stability and preparedness for future electoral contests.

Ohuabunwa urged party faithful to remain steadfast and committed to the rebuilding process, assuring them that the PDP was well-positioned to emerge stronger and more competitive in the years ahead.

APC Elders Accuse Yari Of Backing PRP Governorship Bid In Bauchi, Allege Anti-party Activities

The Bauchi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Group has accused former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, of allegedly sponsoring the governorship ambition of Senator Shehu Buba of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).

The group described the move as anti-party activity capable of destabilising the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the group’s Zonal Secretary, Dr Mustafa Babayo Tunga, the elders described the alleged actions of Senator Yari, a prominent APC chieftain, as a calculated attempt to weaken the party’s campaign structure and electoral prospects in Bauchi State.

The group vowed to resist any individual using influence or financial resources to sow division within the party.

“We are aware of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari’s alleged efforts to build a political structure through financial inducements to some APC supporters across the state in support of Senator Shehu Buba of the PRP against our party’s governorship candidate, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections,” the statement read.

According to the elders, Senator Yari was allegedly involved in meetings with political stakeholders in Abuja, where strategies were discussed to mobilise support for the PRP governorship candidate, despite his membership of the opposition party.

The group also alleged that vehicles and other forms of support had been provided to strengthen Senator Buba’s political structure.

It maintained that Senator Buba, having left the APC, no longer had any relationship with the party, warning that anyone supporting his governorship ambition should be regarded as an opponent of the APC.

“Senator Buba has nothing to do with our party. He voluntarily left the APC for the PRP. Anyone openly supporting him is working against the interests of our great party,” the statement added.

The elders called on the National Chairman of the APC to investigate the allegations and take disciplinary action against Senator Yari if found culpable, saying such steps were necessary to preserve unity and cohesion within the party.

“Unfortunately, one of our political leaders is allegedly working to undermine the APC’s chances in Bauchi State by supporting the ambition of a candidate who abandoned the party for personal interests,” the group stated.

The APC Elders Group reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 and to securing the party’s victory in the Bauchi State governorship election, insisting that the party remained united despite alleged attempts to create internal divisions.