The Katsina State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee has addressed an escalating internal conflict that threatens to undermine the party’s preparations for upcoming political events.
Speaking to the media, the committee’s spokesperson, Lawal Audi Yar’adua, aimed to clarify recent disputes raised by a faction led by former party chairman Salisu Uli. Yar’adua dismissed Uli’s claims as “misleading information.”
According to a DAILY POST report from June 19, 2024, Uli had alleged that five days before the scheduled end of form sales for the congress elections, the forms had not been made available by the committee. Yar’adua countered this, stating that the form sales had been transparently conducted and concluded over two months prior, during which Uli’s faction did not participate due to their contestation of the committee’s legitimacy.
Yar’adua suggested that Uli’s actions might be influenced by external political forces, particularly the Katsina APC, accusing Uli’s faction of ignoring national PDP directives regarding the congress. He alleged that Uli and his supporters, including House of Representatives member Salisu Majigiri, were aligned with elements within the APC aiming to weaken the Katsina PDP, especially following former Governor Ibrahim Shema’s defection to the APC.
Yar’adua called for party unity in the face of these destabilizing attempts and praised Senator Lado Danmarke for his leadership and commitment to the people of Katsina State. He contrasted Danmarke’s dedication with those intent on creating division within the party.
“Senator Lado Danmarke embodies the true spirit of service and compassion that defines our party. His unwavering commitment to the people of Katsina State sets him apart from those whose only agenda is to sow discord and division,” Yar’adua stated.
He expressed confidence in the PDP’s resilience and urged members to stay steadfast in their support despite internal challenges.