Police invite SDP leaders amid ongoing party crisis
Sadiq Gombe, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has confirmed that members of the party’s National Working Committee have been summoned by the police. The invitation is linked to a failed attempt to take over the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Gombe stated that the crisis stems from disputed leadership and allegations of financial misconduct within the party. He also highlighted ongoing petitions to various security agencies regarding these issues.
What we know
- Sadiq Gombe said all members of the SDP National Working Committee were invited by the police over the leadership crisis.
- The party previously petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate alleged financial crimes involving the expelled national chairman.
- Gombe claimed that the disciplinary committee, chaired by Sadiq Lima, gave fair hearing opportunities to those accused, but they refused to participate.
- A white paper committee later reviewed the disciplinary report and recommended expulsion of certain members, including former chairman Shehu Gabam.
- The crisis intensified in October 2025 after Gabam, Uchechukwu, and Clarkson Nnadi were expelled for alleged misconduct and financial impropriety.
