State chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have declared full support for the suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, along with two other top officials.
At a news briefing in Abuja, the Forum of SDP State Chairmen stated that the move was a necessary step to restore accountability, transparency and internal democracy in the party.
It debunked reports of a crisis within the party, maintaining that the ongoing events reflect a determined effort to cleanse the party of corruption and reinforce its democratic ethos.
According to them, the suspension followed due procedure as provided in the party’s constitution.
They further condemned what they described as the “autocratic leadership style” of Gabam, accusing him of failing to call a single National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting since he assumed office.
The forum also urged the current acting leadership of the party to convene a NEC meeting immediately and allow the investigative panel a free hand to work.
It called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to meddle in the internal affairs of the party.
