By Chimezie Anaso
The Elders Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra says the party in the state is peaceful , intact and in safe hands.
The elders said nothing warranted the call for the dissolution of the exco led by Mr Chidi Chidebe in Anambra and that members were comfortable with the state, local government and ward executives which are doing well.
This is contained in a communique issued after an extensive meeting held in the residence of Sen. Ben Ndi-Obi, the leader of PDP in Anambra in Awka on Friday.
The Communique which was signed by Chief Felix Oli and Dr Odili Ojukwu, chairman and Secretary respectively of the council said the current Anambra PDP executive was performing well and all stakeholders were being
actively engaged.
They said the sudden propagation of falsehoods against the duly constituted state executive committee was both regrettable and concerning and called on the National Working Committee and PDP Governors’ forum to discountenance.
It said recognising such a move would destabilise the legitimate structure of PDP in Anambra, weaken internal cohesion and cast doubts over the credibility on the forthcoming governorship elections in the state and the National Convention.
The Elders Council said there was no legal action pending against the Anambra executive Committee and that any rumour suggesting otherwise was entirely false while urging the NWC to exercise caution and discernment towards purveyors of such misleading information.
“The Anambra State PDP Elders Council firmly states that any attempt to disrupt or dissolve the legitimately elected Executive Committee would be a direct invitation to instability and unrest in the state.
“The NWC must resist any influence that seeks to create unnecessary conflict. We have made progress, and there is no justification for regression.
“No injustice has been meted out to any member, and the Executive maintains a strong working relationship with the NWC
“One of the most significant achievements of the current NWC remains the free and fair congress conducted in Anambra, having accomplished this milestone, the NWC must not allow itself to be manipulated into undermining its own success,” it said.
The PDP Elders Council appreciated the efforts of the NEC, National Working Committee, Governors’ Forum, Board of Trustees, and the National Caucus to stabilising the party.
They recommended that the NWC should convene a meeting of major stakeholders of the PDP in Anambra to be held within the state in order to accurately gauge the prevailing sentiment and mood of the party.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to the NWC led by Amb. Iliya Damagun, for their steadfast support during our challenging period.
“From setting up a Caretaker Committee to conducting the most transparent and successful state congress in the history of Anambra PDP, and ensuring the inauguration of duly elected officials, the NWC has been commendable,” it said.
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