The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP became a subject of mockery in the Senate on Wednesday as Senators from the ruling All Progressives Congress, proposed the setting up of an ad hoc Committee of the Senate to look into the cause of the lingering crisis within the party.
This is coming on the heels of the defection of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko Delta North from the PDP to APC citing the lingering crisis within the PDP.
Nwoko said his decision was not made lightly, but rather after deep reflection and extensive consultations with his constituents, political associates, and stakeholders across Delta North Senatorial District.
“The PDP, which once stood as a formidable platform for democratic participation and national development, has unfortunately been engulfed in persistent crises, ranging from internal divisions to a lack of clear leadership and direction. These unresolved conflicts have weakened its ability to function as an effective opposition, thereby threatening the very fabric of our democracy.
“Mr. President, democracy thrives on a strong and credible opposition that keeps the government in check, promotes accountability, and ensures that the voice of all Nigerians is heard. The continued deterioration of the PDP raises serious concerns about the future of our multi-party democracy. If urgent steps are not taken to address this national emergency, Nigeria risks sliding into a dangerous one-party system, which history has shown to be detrimental to governance and national stability.
“In view of this, I urge the Senate to take this matter seriously by setting up an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate the crisis within the PDP and recommend a way forward to safeguard our democracy. This committee should examine the root causes of the party’s internal implosion, engage relevant stakeholders, and propose reforms that will ensure the survival of a viable opposition in Nigeria,” he said.
However, Nwoko’s defection did not go unchallenged by the Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Aba Moro, Benue South who said the defection of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria because there was no condition stipulated by the Constitution for defection to happen.
But the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele quickly pointed out the crisis in the PDP over the National which matter is already in court as enough evidence for Ned Nwoko to dump the party.
Senator Moro however replied that the PDP as a law abiding party has already obtained a court ruling confirming Sam Anyawu as the authentic Secretary of the party as well as a stay of execution of the Appeal Court judgement on him.
Akpabio later decided not to se up the ad hoc committee to look into the immediate and remote causes of crisis in the PDP because the matter is already in court.
