By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –
Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on its members who have been listed as coordinators of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to resign from the party.
In a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Mike Ojisi, the PDP emphasized that while members have the right to freedom of association, they must resign from the PDP before joining another party.
Resign or face disciplinary action
Ojisi stated that the State Working Committee (SWC) has noted a publication naming some SWC members and Chapter Chairmen as ADC coordinators in Cross River State.
“The SWC, therefore, urges those named to be honourable and either publicly denounce the publication or resign their PDP positions within 48 hours,” he said.
“Otherwise, the party will apply the relevant disciplinary provisions of its constitution against them.”
No Coalition with ADC
The PDP reiterated that it is not in any coalition with the ADC, as resolved at its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting recently held in Abuja.
Ojisi urged Executive Committee members to stay loyal to the PDP and avoid activities that may be seen as defection or anti-party conduct.
The party reassured members that it remains committed to its founding values and principles.
Ojisi added that the PDP would continue working to promote governance and development in Cross River, currently under APC, and urged members to remain hopeful, saying better days lie ahead when the PDP will regain its winning ways.
