The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has expressed strong concern regarding an alleged conspiracy aimed at fracturing its membership, sabotaging its electoral prospects, and weakening ongoing initiatives to establish a robust opposition coalition leading up to the 2027 general elections.
The party accused some of its former members and serving officials of allegedly working to create divisions within its ranks and sabotage its grassroots support.
In a statement in Abuja, the PRP National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, alleged that those behind the plot were seeking to deploy hundreds of millions of naira to influence party members and create a faction within the organisation.
The party did not however name the individuals or provide evidence to substantiate the allegations in the statement.
Baba-Ahmed urged the party’s members and the public to resist what he described as attempts to subvert the party, particularly the alleged recruitment of polling agents by individuals without the authority to do so.
He said, “Attempts to recruit polling agents for the party by persons with no authority to do so should be resisted. A huge amount of money may be available to buy members’ support for opposition candidates by party officials. These efforts should be resisted and exposed,” Baba-Ahmed said.
The PRP chairman also warned serving party officials allegedly involved in the scheme that they would face disciplinary action.
“The persons in the governing party involved in this scheme have been advised to steer clear of the PRP and distance themselves from attempts to create a faction with their party’s funds and their names. Serving officers of the Party involved in this scheme will face disciplinary measures,” he added.
Baba-Ahmed assured the party’s candidates and supporters that its leadership would not compromise their loyalty and commitment, insisting that the PRP remained determined to challenge the continuation of the current administration beyond 2027.
He said the party would also sustain its participation in efforts to build an opposition coalition capable of challenging the ruling party in the next general election.
What You Should Know
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by some former members and serving officials to create division and weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, backed by substantial funding.
- Potential Concerns: Internal party squabbles and unauthorized recruitment of polling agents could distract the party, dilute its grassroots strength, and disrupt broader efforts to form a strong opposition coalition against the ruling party.
- Positive Impact: Party leadership’s proactive warning, promise of strict disciplinary measures, and call for members to remain vigilant help safeguard the integrity of the party and protect supporters from manipulation.
