The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to some state executive members and chapter chairmen alleged to be serving as coordinators for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
They have been instructed to either publicly denounce the report or resign from the PDP.
In a statement released following the party’s 28th State Working Committee (SWC) meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, PDP leadership condemned the involvement of its officials in what was described as “a partisan publication,” and reaffirmed its stance on internal discipline and party integrity.
The statement, signed by State Publicity Secretary Prince Mike Ojisi, acknowledged members’ constitutional rights to freedom of association, but emphasised that such rights “must be exercised within the boundaries of the law and party regulations.”
“Any individual members wishing to join other political parties should first resign their membership from the party, as the Electoral Act does not support dual membership of political parties,” the statement read.
The SWC insisted that those named in the publication must “act honourably by either distancing themselves from the said publication or stepping down from their roles within the party.”
“Failure to comply within 48 hours, the statement warned, “would lead to the invocation of disciplinary measures as outlined in its constitution.”
Further, the PDP reaffirmed that it is “not in any form of coalition with any political party,” citing the resolution passed at its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja.
“We therefore urge our Executive Committee members to prioritise their loyalty to the party and refrain from any activities and associations that may be perceived as defection or anti‑party activities,” the statement added.
Reassuring party members and supporters, the SWC expressed confidence in the PDP’s resurgence, calling for optimism about a future victory in the state.
“The party urges members to look with hope to the future, as better days are coming when the party will return to her winning ways,” Ojisi said.
