The Arewa PDP Unity Forum (APUF) has condemned the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, for his “reckless and disrespectful comments” against former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Spark News Naija reports that Abdullahi’s remarks on national television were deemed unbecoming of a senior party officer and capable of undermining internal unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the Forum’s National President, Dr. Maikanti Adamu, Abdullahi’s comments were “unfortunate and unnecessary,” particularly his reference to Ugwuanyi as someone “carrying a bag” for someone, which Adamu believes is an insult to Ugwuanyiand the party’s collective history and legacy.
The Forum emphasized Ugwuanyi’s good record in Enugu State and his quiet diplomacy during the 2023 elections, which helped the PDP retain its political relevance in the South-East.
Adamu noted that while many states lost PDP control, Enugu stood firm under Ugwuanyi’s leadership, and those who couldn’t hold their local governments for the party shouldn’t question his loyalty or stature.
The APUF urged the PDP National Working Committee to caution its spokespersons against making statements that trivialize the sacrifices of past leaders, stressing that discipline and mutual respect are essential for party cohesion.
The Forum reaffirmed its respect for former governors, legislators, and party elders, describing them as “living pillars of the PDP whose experience must not be discarded for the sake of media soundbites”.