The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged Senator Danjuma Lah to reconsider his actions or face significant pushback from party members.
In a statement released by Ibrahim Dansofo, spokesperson for the PDP Elders Council, the party criticized Mr Lah’s attempts to facilitate a leadership transition that would favor Dino Melaye, whom they described as the “weakest politician” in the state.
The party’s statement emphasized that the PDP has diminished in influence, now regarded as a third-tier party in Kogi due to poor performance in recent elections.
The Elders Council expressed strong disapproval of any efforts to hand over leadership to Melaye, asserting that such moves would be met with resistance.
“We are aware of their intentions,” the statement read, accusing Mr Lah of attempting to create a faction within the party that could lead to legal disputes.
The party underscored that the recent congress held on July 28 and 29 was the most successful in its history and called on the National Working Committee, led by Chairman, Iliya Damagum, and Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to rein in Mr Lah, whom they claimed was acting as a puppet for Mr Melaye.
The statement highlighted Mr Melaye’s poor electoral performance, noting that he failed to secure votes even in his own ward during the last gubernatorial election. This, they argue, underscores his inability to lead the party effectively.
The Kogi PDP lamented the exodus of members from the party, especially in light of the upcoming local government elections, where they have seen little interest in party affiliation.
With no serious candidates stepping forward to purchase PDP nomination forms, the party insisted that urgent restructuring is necessary to regain its footing in the state.
