State chairmen of the Social Democratic Party have cautioned political opportunists and impostors against spreading false claims about a recent Supreme Court judgment, insisting that the ruling has no bearing on the party’s national leadership.
The warning was issued by the Forum of SDP State Chairmen in a statement signed by the Nasarawa State Chairman and Secretary of the forum, Musa Danlami, and released in Abuja.
Danlami said it had become necessary to counter misleading narratives being circulated to create confusion and instability within the party.
He explained that the Supreme Court decision in question arose solely from previously concluded by-elections and merely affirmed an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal.
According to him, the apex court did not deliberate on, recognise or validate any issue relating to the SDP’s national leadership or authority.
“The judgment had nothing whatsoever to do with leadership of the SDP. Any attempt to portray it as an endorsement of any individual or group’s leadership claim is a deliberate falsehood aimed at deceiving party members and the public,” Danlami said.
He also condemned what he described as the forceful and theatrical invasion of the party’s national secretariat by a self-styled group, alleging that the action was politically motivated and encouraged by external interests.
Danlami stressed that legitimacy within the SDP is derived strictly from the party’s constitution, urging members nationwide to remain calm, vigilant and united in the face of provocations.
He warned party faithful not to be distracted by individuals seeking to hijack the party through misinformation and intimidation, adding that such attempts would not succeed.
Reaffirming the party’s values, Danlami said the SDP remains committed to internal democracy, the rule of law and institutional integrity, noting that unity and constitutional order are central to its survival and growth.
The forum maintained that the recent Supreme Court ruling did not alter the party’s leadership structure in any way and warned that all attempts to destabilise the party would be resisted.
“The SDP is a party founded on law, order and internal democracy. We will continue to defend its unity and integrity against every form of sabotage,” Danlami said.
