IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed media reports that the party has made new appointments to its National offices.
Making this declaration at its National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Deputy National secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Biu in a statement tagged “Setting the Record Straight:” No new Appointments into SDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), said the party has not made any new appointments into its National Working Committee (NWC).
According to the statement, “the attention of the National Leadership of SDP has been drawn to a number of misleading media reports claiming that three new appointments have been made into the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
“The positions in question are the Deputy National Chairman (North), Deputy National Chairman (South) and National Financial Secretary.
“The reports attributed to the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Ayenigba alleged that Senator Ugochukwu Uba, Dr Sadiq Umar Abubakar and Hussaini Ado Bello have been appointed to the aforementioned roles respectively.”
Speaking further, the party categorically noted that no such appointments have been made, stressing that the Press release in circulation is false, unauthorized and does not reflect the decisions or procedures of SDP.
The National Working Committee It added,”for the avoidance of doubt, the SDP NWC has not convened any constitutional session or meeting to fill vacant positions within the committee as reported.
“The party National Executive remains committed to due process, internal democracy, and the inclusive participation of stakeholders from all geographical zones in any future restructuring efforts.
“As the 2027 general elections approach, we are not unaware of the calculated attempts by certain individuals and political rivals to sow the seed of discord and weaken the only credible opposition party left standing in Nigeria.
“Let it be known: SDP is focused, united,and determined to rescue Nigeria through purposeful leadership and grassroots empowerment.
“If and when the time comes to strengthen the NWC or other critical party structures, such moves will be strategic, consultative and transparent with all zones and relevant organs of the party carried along.”
Continuing, the party said “it’s National leadership is mindful of the anxiety and confusion these misleading publications may have caused among its members, supporters and the Nigerian public, many of whom see the party a the vehicle of hope and National redemption come 2027.”
It cautions Nigerians to disregard the unauthorized report and remain confident in the integrity and cohesion of SDP leadership.
Adding that the meeting of Thursday, May 15,2025, “did not authorise any appointments and no resolution of such nature was adopted.”
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