The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that all ward EXCO members whose tenure expires today stand dissolved in accordance with constitution.
This was contained in a statement issue by the State Publicity Secretary, JT Akans. The statement went further to clarify “Having received this, in line with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive this day 30th April 2020, the state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party…”
The statement went on to point out that “…by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive”.
In the last few hours, there have been heated issues surrounding the decision of the Party to swear-in the newly elected Ward EXCOs as required by the constitution, considering the expiration of tenure of the outgoing Ward EXCOs.
The full statement I presented below;
“PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY(PDP),20/2 YAKUBU GOWON WAY OPP NTA JOS.
PRESS STATEMENT.
THURSDAY 30th APRIL 2020.
The leadership of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) Plateau state Chapter through its state Chairman Hon Gwott Yakubu Chocho has received a communication of approved list of elected executive of wards and local government as approved by both electoral and appeal committees.
Having received this, inline with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive this day 30th April 2020, the state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party, by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive.
The party appreciates and commends the outgoing ward executives for providing a purposeful, responsible leadership to the party,while in office up to the end of their tenure, we implore the old executives to continue supporting the party in their various wards and polling units,as we continue to pilot the affairs of our party at the state level, we assure you all of our commitment, integrity and our desire zeal to serve you all and to as well lead you to victory come 2023.
We encourage the incoming executives, critical stakeholders and members of our great party across the state to remain calm and continue to work for the progress of the party in the spirit of reconciliation, members should equally note that all areas as identified by the report as inconclusive or no election will be taken care of in conjunction with the national leadership.
As opposition, the state executive members are committed in playing its role of oversight in checkmating government activities day by day making sure the best interest of the people is uphold.
Finally we call on all party faithfuls to continue supporting the directives and guidelines issued by Government as preventives measures against this dreaded COVID-19 by observing the social distancing and keeping ourselves hygienically clean even as we await further directives from the Governor.
Thank you all and God bless.
Signed.
John T Akans,ksm,fica, JP
State publicity secretary”.
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