PDP in fresh crisis as over 20 Lawmakers threaten defection over controversy surrounding national woman leader nominee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is engulfed in a fresh internal dispute as more than 20 of its federal lawmakers have threatened to dump the party over an alleged plan by its leadership to approve a nominee reportedly backed by an All Progressives Congress (APC) governor for the position of PDP National Woman Leader.

The lawmakers, in a joint statement signed by their spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, alleged that the party leadership had issued a nomination form to a candidate said to be supported by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah.

They warned that unless the nominee is disqualified before the scheduled screening on Tuesday, they would leave the party ahead of its national convention.

According to them, the alleged move was being championed by certain interests within the PDP who were working to “surrender the party’s key positions to individuals aligned with the APC.”

The lawmakers expressed disappointment that loyal PDP members from the South East were being sidelined, urging the leadership to ensure that only committed members of the party contest the position.

They maintained that the party must uphold internal democracy and transparency to regain the trust of its members and supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.

The screening of candidates for national offices is expected to take place on Tuesday as preparations continue for the party’s national convention.