The Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned individuals parading themselves as its delegates at the party’s convention in Ibadan, warning that no authentic delegate from the state took part in the exercise amid the PDP’s deepening national crisis.
The state chairman of the party, Aliyu Jalam Gumel, issued the disclaimer in a statement posted on his official Facebook page late Saturday, insisting that Jigawa PDP was not represented at the convention.
His position came hours after the Ibadan gathering went ahead despite a fresh Federal High Court order halting the event and reaffirming former governor Sule Lamido’s eligibility to participate in party leadership processes.
Gumel said impostors had been circulating false claims online, posing as elected delegates from Jigawa.
“These impostors do not represent us. Jigawa PDP is committed to genuine reconciliation and legal processes that unite, not divide, our great party,” he wrote.
He added that anyone presenting themselves as a Jigawa delegate at the Ibadan convention was nothing but “a fraudster.”
The chairman stressed that the chapter’s decision to boycott the convention aligned with the Federal High Court judgment restoring Lamido’s right to contest the chairmanship.
“The Jigawa chapter, under my leadership, has boycotted the event entirely. This stance complies with the court judgment favouring Lamido’s participation in party processes,” he stated.
Gumel noted that the chapter would only participate in lawful and inclusive party activities.
“We are not participating in the convention,” he affirmed. “The decision underscores Jigawa’s loyalty to legal directives and internal reconciliation efforts.”
Expressing worry over the current state of the party, Gumel lamented that the PDP had been engulfed by internal discord.
“We are saddened by the way our party affairs are being handled, especially the current crisis rocking its foundations,” he said.
Despite the turmoil, he maintained that Jigawa PDP remained committed to restoring unity.
“Our chapter is resolute in participating only in processes that will reconcile our party. We call upon leaders to reach out to all aggrieved parties and find a solution to this crisis,” he urged.
Reiterating the chapter’s position, the chairman cautioned the public against recognising anyone claiming to represent Jigawa.
“The Jigawa State Chapter of the PDP has distanced itself from the ongoing convention. Any person claiming to be a delegate from Jigawa State is a fraudster,” he warned.
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