The South-East chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has warned its members to disregard any invitation for a purported stakeholders meeting in Abuja.
In a press statement released on Monday, the Publicity Secretary, PDP South-East Zone, Sir Chigozie Igwe, said the warning has become necessary because of the attempt by some people to sow discord within the ranks of the party.
Igwe said the purported invitation to a stakeholders’ meeting, issued by one Chidiebere Egwu, who falsely claims to be the PDP South East National Vice Chairman, is nothing more than a deceptive ploy aimed at misleading members and disrupting unity.
He, therefore urged all party faithful to disregard this invitation entirely, as it does not originate from the PDP, but the handiwork of paid agents working to undermine the cohesion reaffirmed at the last Zonal Executive Committee meeting.
The statement read, “The South-East chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has become aware of attempts by certain individuals to sow discord within our ranks.
“A purported invitation to a stakeholders’ meeting, issued by one Chidiebere Egwu, who falsely claims to be the PDP South East National Vice Chairman, is nothing more than a deceptive ploy aimed at misleading members and disrupting our unity.
“We urge all party faithful to disregard this invitation entirely, as it does not originate from the PDP. Rather, it is the handiwork of paid agents working to undermine the cohesion reaffirmed at the last Zonal Executive Committee meeting.
“All discussions and decisions concerning the Southeast PDP must take place within the region. Any stakeholders’ meeting must be convened in the Southeast, not in Abuja.
“The most recent legitimate meeting was held at the Enugu State Government House on May 14, 2025, under the leadership of His Excellency, Peter Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State.
“Furthermore, we emphasise that the South East zonal congress and the election of Chief Ali Odefa as Zonal Chairman have been ratified by the National Working Committee and are therefore not in dispute.
“Let it be unequivocally stated that Chidiebere Egwu is not recognized as a PDP member and has willingly positioned himself as a tool for destabilization. We strongly reject any attempt to undermine the unity and integrity of our party.”
The party, however, called on all committed and loyal members to remain steadfast in their support for the party’s legitimate leadership, adding that political opportunists must not be allowed to manipulate the party’s structure for selfish interests.
“Unity remains our greatest strength, and any unauthorized actions aimed at weakening our resolve will be met with disciplinary measures,” it added.
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