A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Plateau State governorship aspirant, Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik, has
called on party stakeholders to embrace unity, discipline and reconciliation following the recent Supreme Court judgement affecting the party’s internal leadership structure.
Reacting to the apex court’s decision, which reportedly invalidated the Ibadan convention and recognised a factional leadership, Ropshik described the development as a defining constitutional moment for the party, urging members to exercise maturity and restraint.
“The Peoples Democratic Party has, in recent times, endured significant internal turbulence, ideological contestation and factional divisions that have tested the resilience of our great party,” he said.
According to him, while the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement is yet to be released, party members must resist the temptation to misinterpret the ruling for personal or factional gains.
“The recent judicial pronouncement by the Supreme Court that invalidated the Ibadan convention, thereby recognising the Abdulrahman-led leadership, represents a critical constitutional moment that demands maturity, restraint and institutional discipline from all stakeholders,” Ropshik stated.
He further emphasised the need to accord legitimacy to the leadership currently recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pending a comprehensive review of the court’s decision.
“While the certified text of the judgement is yet to be formally released, wisdom dictates that the leadership presently recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission be accorded due legitimacy, rather than subjected to premature or self-serving interpretations of the court’s decision,” he added.
Ropshik cautioned against triumphalism or divisive celebrations, stressing that the moment calls for healing and rebuilding within the party.
“This, however, is not a moment for triumphalism or factional celebration. It is a moment for reconciliation, unity and collective purpose,” he noted.
The Plateau PDP governorship hopeful expressed optimism about the party’s future, insisting that despite recent challenges, the PDP remains a formidable force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“Amid the uncertainties of recent months, one undeniable truth remains — the Peoples Democratic Party remains firmly on the ballot in this electoral cycle. That reality vindicates the loyalty and steadfastness of party faithful who refused to abandon the party in its most challenging season,” he said.
Ropshik concluded on a hopeful note, urging members to remain steadfast and committed to the party’s ideals.
“The darkest days are behind us, and with unity and conviction, the light at the end of the tunnel is now clearly within sight,” he declared.
The PDP has, in recent months, been embroiled in leadership disputes and legal battles, with the Supreme Court judgement expected to shape the trajectory of the party ahead of forthcoming electoral engagements.
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