Don’t escalate crisis, PDP Youths warn BoT

The Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have descended heavily on members of the party Board of Trustees (BoT) over their decision to recognise Sunday Udeh-Okoye as PDP National Secretary.

Recall that the BoT had in their communique after their meeting on Wednesday adopted the report of Tanimu Turaki-led Committee which recognises Udeh-Okoye as the substantive National Secretary of the PDP in full obedience to the declaratory judgment of the Court of Appeal Enugu.

The PDP Coalition Youth for Good Governance (PDP-CYGG), while reacting to the development, warned the BoT not to take position that would undermine a peaceful resolution of the conflict by respecting the Court of Appeal order which granted a stay of execution of the Enugu Court of Appeal judgment.

The convener of PDP-CYGG, Emmanuel Mba, while reading out the communique, noted that the tenure of most of the BoT members have expired, according to Section 32(4) of the party Constitution.

“The Youth Coalition noted with regret how the problem has festered and causing unprecedented ripples within the party.

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“It is unfortunate that the leadership of the party has allowed this problem attain disturbing heights already threatening the unity of the party.

“Looking into the matter and the possible ways of ending the crisis the Youth Coalition resolved as follows;

“That the Board of Trustees should not take a position that would undermine a peaceful resolution of the conflict by respecting the Court of Appeal order which granted a stay of execution of the Enugu court of Appeal judgement.

“Be warned of a possible contempt of court by recognizing Udeh-Okoye as the National Secretary of the party.

“Be cautious in making pronouncements that will result in breach of public peace and safety.

“Allow the court processes to continue so as to resolve the contlict through a constitutional means without interferences and prejudice.

“Respect for the rule of law and decision of court of competent jurisdiction. PDP needs peace at this time to be able function effectively as a credible opposition party that can offer Nigerians good governance.

“The tenure of most of the BoT members have expired please see Section 32/4 of the party Constitution.

“The opinion of the BoT is merely advisory and any action or inaction of the BoT amounts to nullity.

“The youths are tired of this meddlesome interloper in BoT. If they do not resolve this matter soon, we will be forced to take over the party,” the communique read.

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