Bode George criticises alleged interference in PDP leadership
Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has spoken out against what he calls attempts to destabilise the party through judicial and institutional manipulation. He condemned recent events surrounding the PDP’s leadership crisis and accused certain forces of trying to undermine the opposition. Bode George stressed the importance of upholding democratic principles and warned against the misuse of state institutions like the judiciary and INEC. He urged all parties to respect the Constitution and allow political parties to manage their own affairs.
Key takeaways
- Bode George warned that using the judiciary and INEC to interfere in PDP affairs threatens democracy.
- He criticised the recognition of parallel party leaderships and alleged efforts to impose leaders without proper democratic processes.
- The ongoing crisis has led to legal battles and the existence of multiple factions within the PDP.
- Bode George called on the judiciary and INEC to act impartially and uphold their constitutional responsibilities.
- He emphasised that democracy belongs to the people and warned that undermining opposition parties is dangerous for national stability.
