Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Swears In New Trustees, Blasts Wabara Leadership

A group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that supports FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has officially installed a new Board of Trustees (BoT). The ceremony was led by the factional acting chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, who used the event to criticise the previous BoT and to call for a return to core party values.

Mohammed said the inauguration marks an important moment for the party and accused the Adolphus Wabara-led BoT of failing to uphold its duties. He framed the move as a reset aimed at restoring trust and unity within the PDP.

He said, “We have come together, not merely to inaugurate a new Board of Trustees, but to renew our faith in the ideals that gave birth to this great political family – justice, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law.

“The PDP was not just another political organization when it was founded; it was a national movement – a coalition of dreams built on the belief that democracy must unite rather than divide, build rather than break, and serve rather than dominate.

“It was this conviction that made the PDP a household name and the pride of Nigeria’s democratic journey.

“But in recent times, we have faced storms that have tested the strength of our foundation. We have seen internal challenges, leadership disputes, and decisions that, regrettably, drifted away from the very principles that once set us apart.

“The previous Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, sadly lost the moral balance expected of that noble institution.

“His suspension by the Abia State chapter of our party over anti-party activities was a difficult but necessary step. The credibility of that leadership became heavily questioned, and its continued role in national advisory matters became untenable.

“As a result of this, the Board that was meant to be the moral compass of our party became divided and ineffective. This vacuum of moral guidance was further compounded by the actions of the then suspended National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, whose leadership regrettably chose convenience over the constitution and personal loyalty over the rule of law.”

The new faction says its aim is to rebuild the party’s strength by returning to the principles Mohammed listed. He argued that clear, accountable leadership is needed to heal internal divisions and to guide the PDP forward.