The Peoples Democratic Party’s South-East zone has alerted members to “disregard” a circulating invitation to a supposed stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, calling it a scheme to fracture party unity.
In a statement on Monday, South-East publicity secretary Sir Chigozie Igwe said the notice, signed 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,” Igwe stressed, describing the move as the handiwork of “paid agents working to undermine the cohesion reaffirmed at the last Zonal Executive Committee meeting.”
He reminded members that “all discussions and decisions concerning the South-East PDP must take place within the region,” noting that the last legitimate gathering occurred at Enugu Government House on 14 May 2025 under Governor Peter Mbah.
Igwe added that the zonal congress which elected Chief Ali Odefa as chairman “has been ratified by the National Working Committee” and is “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,” the statement reads.
“Unity remains our greatest strength, and any unauthorized actions aimed at weakening our resolve will be met with disciplinary measures.”
