The Spokesperson of the opposition coalition, Coalition of United
Political Parties (CUPP), Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has called on the
National Executive Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to as
a matter of urgency reverse its decision on the party’s National
Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.
The coalition also expressed shock that Ayu and the party’s National
Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu are gradually looting over N10 billion
realised by the party from nomination fees paid by aspirants.
Just recently Ayu was again alleged to have received N1 billion from a
presidential aspirant in Lagos, without remitting same to the party, and
the money was said to be given to him to in order to influence
proceedings ahead of the parties primaries in Abuja back in May.
We are very worried about the constant allegations trailing the party
under AYU’s leadership. Ayu and Anyanwu continue stay in office is
creating more crisis, disunity in the party and will hamper PDP chances
in 2023. The duo’s sack including the Deputy chair North who were
involved in sharing party funds will not only benefit and unite the
party, it will also enable all aggrieved members to come together and
work for the party’s victory in 2023.
CUPP said, “PDP’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, was allegedly said to
have paid over N100 million to the NWC members after the party’s
primaries. The money was said to be part of the over N10 billion
realised by the party from nomination fees paid by aspirants. Six
members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) have accused National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu of
bribing members for their support over allegations of misappropriation
against him. This shows that Ayu is “very corrupt” and insincere. The
party’s NEC members should quickly show Ayu and the party’s National
Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, the way out for the party to be unified ahead
of 2023 general elections.
The two party leaders are carrying out internal anti and divisive
activities which have been polarising the party. I call on the PDP
presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to press it on chieftains of the
party and Ayu on the need to save the party from further polarisation
and loss of our base in the South. This can be achieved by ensuring that
PDP National Chairman, Senator Ayu quits the party now alongside the
National Secretary, Anyanwu. Anyanwu is working hard for the Imo State
Governor, Uzodinma, on a mission to destroy Imo PDP.”
Signed
Ikenge Imo Ugochinyere
Opposition coalition Spokesman
