Adolphus Wabara, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) board of trustees (BoT), has attributed the brawl at a recent meeting at the party’s headquarters to “inadequate security”.

 

Wabara spoke on Wednesday at the BoT meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

 

On January 29, a fight broke out at the meeting of the BoT over the leadership crisis involving the national secretary position.

 

Speaking at the BoT meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, Wabara said the BoT would no longer hold meetings at the party headquarters until security improves.

 

“While we look ahead with optimism, we must also acknowledge the unfortunate incident that took place during our last board of trustees meeting,” he said.

 

“These incidents were largely due to inadequate security at the party headquarters. As a result and after thorough consideration, the BoT has resolved that until the security situation is effectively addressed, its subsequent meetings will be held outside of the party secretariat.

 

“The safety of our members and the integrity of our discussions must never be compromised.”

 

Wabara urged the PDP leadership to “urgently take necessary steps to rectify this situation so that our party secretariat remains a safe and secure place for party affairs”.

 

‘PDP REMAINS PARTY OF CHOICE’

 

Wabara said the PDP’s unity, resilience, and dedication to Nigerians are important to Nigerians.

 

“Despite the challenges we have encountered, one fact remains unshaken, the PDP is still the party of choice for Nigerians,” he said.

 

“Our legacy of democratic governance, economic transformation and national unity continues to resonate with the people.

 

“We are the party that understands the aspirations of Nigerians. A party that has always championed progress and the party that would restore hope and prosperity to our nation.”

 

He commended the PDP Governors’ Forum for approving March 13 for the national executive committee (NEC) meeting.

 

Wabara said PDP members across the country “have been eagerly awaiting” the NEC meeting where “critical deliberations” would be made to shape the future of the party.

 

The BoT chairman advised all NEC members to attend the meeting with open minds to address the “pressing issues” within the party.