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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has confirmed that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected an alleged amended list of Caretaker Committee members circulating on social media and in some national newspapers.
The Governor made this clarification after a meeting with the NWC at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Thursday evening.
Governor Fubara reiterated that the decisions made during a previous meeting between the NWC, the Board of Trustees (BOTs), and the PDP Governors’ Forum in Abuja in March still stand.
The party has decided that the executive officers, whose tenures ended in March, will continue in their respective roles until the NWC-approved three-month extension period expires and new congresses are conducted.
A letter from the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, dated March 27, 2024, addressed to the Rivers State Caretaker Committee Chairman, Hon Aaron Chukwuemeka, was cited by Governor Fubara.
The letter clarified the authentic members of the Caretaker Committees at various levels in Rivers State and stated that the NWC approved the appointment of the expired Excos as Caretaker Committee Members.
Governor Fubara condemned the circulating list as a fabricated attempt to cause discord within the party, orchestrated by politicians using public funds to stir unnecessary tension and distract the government from its governance duties.
He warned troublemakers to desist from causing confusion and disunity, as well as cautioned those listed as Caretaker Committee members against impersonation, stating that anyone caught would face legal consequences for forgery and impersonation.
The Governor emphasized that the party remains committed to the agreement outlined in the letter and urged affected party officers to remain calm and continue their legitimate duties.
He advised those affected to disregard the circulated list and clarified that the party did not remove or replace the names of officers whose tenures were extended for three months, pending possible ratification by the National Executive Committee on April 18.
The clarification provided by Governor Fubara serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to official party decisions and respecting the authority of the NWC.
It also highlights the potential consequences of attempting to create confusion and discord within the political landscape.
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