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The People's Democratic Party PDP in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has reaffirmed it's total commitment to the unity and progress of the party in the area, assuring of their total loyalty to the leadership of the party at all levels and obedient to party's Constitution.
They condemned in strong terms the continued impersonation, unauthorized meetings, and subversive actions of Mr. Chidiebere Egwu, declaring them as unconstitutional, anti-party, and a direct sabotage of the PDP in Ikwo.
Disciplinary proceedings are to commence immediately against him in accordance with the PDP Constitution.
This was contained in a communique reached at the end of Ikwo PDP stakeholders Meeting which comprised of LGA and Ward PDP Executives held on Friday, 5th July, 2025 at Enyim Agalegu, Ndufu Alike Ikwo home of the 1st Vice Chairman of PDP in Ebonyi State, Hon. Chief Kevin Tobias Chukwu.
The communique which was signed by Hon. Chief Kevin Tobias Chukwu (Ochiri Ozua I) and
1st Vice Chairman, PDP Ebonyi Central Zone,Leader, PDP Ikwo Political Movement and other PDP leaders in Ikwo, reads in part;
"The leadership and stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikwo Local Government Area, comprising all LGA Executives and Ward Executives, held a crucial meeting on Friday, 5th July 2025, at the country home of Hon. Chief Kevin Tobias Chukwu (Ochiri Ozua I) in Enyim Agalagu, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo LGA.
''The meeting, which was convened to review the state of the party in Ikwo, deliberate on issues of discipline, unity, and grassroots revitalization, and chart a strategic course for the future, adopted the following resolutions:
RESOLUTIONS:
"Reaffirmation of Loyalty to the PDP
Stakeholders unanimously reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the ideals, constitution, and leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at all levels.
"Condemnation of Mr. Chidiebere Egwu for Imposture and Sabotage
The meeting condemned in strong terms the continued impersonation, unauthorized meetings, and subversive actions of Mr. Chidiebere Egwu, declaring them as unconstitutional, anti-party, and a direct sabotage of the PDP in Ikwo.
Disciplinary proceedings are to commence immediately against him in accordance with the PDP Constitution.
"Disciplinary Measures for Habitual Absentees
It was resolved that any LGA or Ward executive who fails to attend three consecutive official party meetings without formal excuse shall be deemed to have voluntarily vacated their position.
Such vacancies will be filled immediately. The PDP in Ikwo will not tolerate negligence, sabotage, or leadership vacuum.
"Legal Backing on Internal Party Affairs
The meeting cited the Supreme Court ruling in PDP vs INEC & Others (2019) 10 NWLR (Pt. 1681) 1, which held that:
“Leadership and structure within political parties are strictly internal affairs, and courts or external actors have no right to interfere..
"Therefore, only lawfully recognized and constitutionally constituted leadership of the PDP in Ikwo LGA will be acknowledged.
COMMITTEES CONSTITUTED:
"Mobilization and Strategic Committee
A Mobilization and Strategic Committee was officially constituted to take charge of voter sensitization, membership expansion, youth engagement, and preparations for the 2027 general elections.
"Reconciliation Committee
A Reconciliation Committee was also formed to reach out to aggrieved or sidelined members, reconcile factions, and restore inclusive participation across all 20 wards of Ikwo LGA. The committee was directed to begin work immediately and report back to the leadership.
CONCLUSION:
"The meeting ended with renewed vigor and unity of purpose. All members pledged to defend the integrity of the PDP, work for its revival and victory, and uphold internal democracy, discipline, and grassroots mobilization as the party’s foundation in Ikwo Local Government Area."
The meeting had in attendance PDP Local Government Executives, Ward Executives across the 20 Electoral Wards in Ikwo Local Government Area and other critical PDP stakeholders in the area.
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