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The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court has directed the FCT Police Command to investigate allegations of forgery involving the party’s primary election guidelines.

The order was issued by Magistrate Fatima I. Bukar, prompting law enforcement to interrogate key PDP officials.

Among those questioned were the National Vice Chairman (South-east), Ali Odefa, and factional National Secretary, Chief Sunday Ude-Okoye, along with several staff from the party’s national secretariat. Additionally, the official printers of the PDP, Abiodun Olu Printers Limited, were summoned but requested additional time, citing their absence from town.

The court’s directive was based on a petition filed by PDP chieftain, Mike Iheanaetu, who alleged that documents presented in legal proceedings that upheld Ude-Okoye as National Secretary were falsified.

The Principal Registrar of the Abuja Magistrate Court, Yusuf Tambaya, formally notified the Deputy Commissioner of Police, instructing a thorough investigation and a report within two weeks. If a prima facie case is established, the court ordered that the defendants be charged accordingly.

Iheanaetu’s petition asserts that the original primary election guidelines were signed on February 17, 2022, by former National Chairman Dr. Iyochia Ayu and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. However, the alleged forged documents lacked a date and signatures. The petition further argues that Section 47(5) of the PDP Constitution does not mandate party officials to resign before contesting public elections.

Conversely, the disputed guidelines state that any political appointee must resign before purchasing Expression of Interest (EOI) and nomination forms, citing Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022. It also allegedly misinterprets Section 47(5) of the PDP Constitution, requiring party executives seeking elective office to resign seven days before obtaining EOI forms.

Iheanaetu’s legal representative, Kalu Kalu, has urged the court to issue a criminal summons against those involved, arguing that the forged guidelines have exacerbated divisions within the party. He maintains that his client has suffered significant harm due to their use.

In response, the FCT Police Command summoned the implicated PDP officials, who provided statements regarding their knowledge of the matter. Investigators have also requested the party’s official printers to present original versions of the guidelines to discrepancies.

Suspension of South-south Zonal Secretary

Meanwhile, tensions within the PDP have extended to the South-south region, where the Zonal Executive Committee has suspended its Zonal Secretary, Chief Felix Omemu, for one month. The suspension follows accusations of misconduct and unauthorized public statements discrediting a zonal executive meeting held in Benin City, Edo State.

Omemu had previously issued a statement from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, challenging the legitimacy of the meeting convened by National Vice Chairman (South-south), Chief Dan Orbih. He contended that such a gathering required approval from the Zonal Working Committee, which he claimed had not sanctioned the meeting.

At the Benin meeting, a motion for Omemu’s suspension was introduced by factional Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Chike Amaewhule, and seconded by Hon. Godwin Offiono, a member of the House of Representatives. Amaewhule accused Omemu of breaching trust and inciting division within the party.

Following the suspension, PDP Zonal Legal Adviser George Turnah was appointed as Acting Zonal Secretary. Chief Dan Orbih praised the decision, emphasizing the need to restore order and discipline within the party’s leadership.

The South-south Zonal Executive Committee meeting saw attendance from federal lawmakers representing the region, with the exception of Akwa Ibom State representatives.

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-police-arrest-ali-odefa-udeh-okoye-over-forgery-as-pdp-crisis-heightens/

Ok na

the only thing keeping PDP together is the uncompleted national head office building, they are afraid that the last person left in the PDP will claim the ownership of the building if others left

APC will be like, "Look at these clowns."

Do these people really want to control Nigeria?

Nigerian youths should form a party and chase out these old cargos!

They should also arrest the king of lamba, Peter Obi

Useless people

lol…no opposition party again for naija

90 years old man. Smh

Where is Ali Odefa from?

Some idi0ts will say Tinubu is responsible for the crack in the opposition.

PDP + Labour party =FORGERY ✓

Jones4190:
the only thing keeping PDP together is the uncomplicated national head office building, they are afraid that the last person left in the PDP will claim the owner of the building if others left

bcomputer101:
They should also arrest the king of lamba, Peter Obi

I knew it....u guys must drag that guy

The article says they were questioned while the headline says they were arrested. This APC zombies and fake news na like 5 and 6.
Nigerians deserve to suffer and am glad APC/Tinubu is making sure of that, by the time Tinubu is done with you lot after 8 years nobody go tell una to leave bigotry and sentiments.

the 40 years old whisky highly drunk Wike is a big loser on every side both in the state and national

PDP died the day OBJ had his hip card torn up. And was interred the day Tinubu’s mole, convinced the rest to let their best shot at the 2023 presidential poll goto Labour! If they cannot expel Wike from the party with all the anti party he’s done, how tha h’ell do they think they can expel his master from Aso Rock?? Dreamers dreaming dreams….😌

PDP family affair

Jones4190:
the only thing keeping PDP together is the uncomplicated national head office building, they are afraid that the last person left in the PDP will claim the owner of the building if others left

Hahajhahaha bro you wicked oo why rubbished my party these much is not good oo, wetin we do you na? Have mercy biko.

Wait soon you wil hear people wey dem brain noi dey work go come here and say na Tinubu tell Okoye and Ali to forged document so he can scatter pdp. Keep reading they will be here soon...

Chai ! Nothing sup, na still them them.

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Typical head warmers and FRAUDULENT/FORGERY

Wicked Wike I hail thee!

Pepper them well well!

It is so shameful that one man is bigger than a political party.
Why can't this party man up and suspend Nyesom Wike is what baffles me.
Does it mean that this country cannot move forward except Wike say so.

Tinubu is using Wike to destroy the PDP to secure his second term. What they don't know is that another idea is brewing.

"While the Goat's plan is how to eat the Okra, but Okra's plan is also how to purge him to death"

If PDP they should allow BAT to scatter them with his agent.

omoredia:
90 years old man. Smh

Do you want to insult him, like you do to those at home?

omoredia:
90 years old man. Smh

Let's see your leper father. Ibos obsession with the great prof Soyinka is real

saintkel:
I knew it....u guys must drag that guy

Just like your brother up there dragged Soyinka into it. All of us can drag

TUANKU:
The article says they were questioned while the headline says they were arrested. This APC zombies and fake news na like 5 and 6.
Nigerians deserve to suffer and am glad APC/Tinubu is making sure of that, by the time Tinubu is done with you lot after 8 years nobody go tell una to leave bigotry and sentiments.

Face your failure and let other face their success.

Nobody send your tears

is this how ATIKU and PDP will continue to disturb our PEACE till 2027 election ? Well,it is ALL GOOD 😃

This PDP imbroglio is definitely orchestrated by people I don't want to mention, because they know that a united PDP will outst the current government

Jones4190:
the only thing keeping PDP together is the uncomplicated national head office building, they are afraid that the last person left in the PDP will claim the owner of the building if others left

I'm charging for criminal conspiracy and murder of unknown souls, go tell Angel Michael ssef to remove your name