The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is embroiled in a deepening leadership crisis, with the party’s state chairmen endorsing the suspension of National Chairman Alhaji Shehu Gabam.
The Forum of State Chairmen, led by Mr. Femi Adeniyi Ferrari, expressed concerns about the party’s internal situation and supported the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision to suspend Gabam and other key officials.
At a press conference attended by 22 state chairmen, the leaders maintained that there’s no crisis within the party and that the party is committed to building a strong internal democracy and presenting themselves as a credible alternative.
“We fully support the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision to suspend the national chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, the national auditor, Clarkson Nnadi and the national youth leader, Ogbonna Chukuwma.”
“This aligns with the sentiments expressed by our grassroots members. The fight against corruption must be genuine, and openness is vital in the SDP. Given our country’s current situation and the present government’s maladministration, we must uphold our principles of social justice and zero tolerance for corruption,” he said.
According to Daily Trust, a major crisis on Monday rocked the SDP as protesters pulled down the main gate of the national secretariat in Wuse 2, Abuja.
Protesters stormed the SDP headquarters in Abuja while the party’s leadership was in a meeting, prompting the FCT police to intervene and secure the premises.
