Bode George alleges plans to manipulate PDP congresses in Lagos

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has alleged plans by a chieftain to manipulate the party’s forthcoming congresses in Lagos State.

George, in an open letter to the PDP National Chairman, Amb.Umar Damagum, on Friday, accused the Deputy National Secretary, Mr. Setonji Koshoedo, of controlling forms distribution in order to hijack the congresses.

Koshoedo is representing Lagos State at the PDP National Working Committee (NWC).

The former Ondo State military governor urged the party’s apex decision-making organ to avert possible crises ahead of the ward and local government congresses in the state.

He said: “It is worrisome that Koshoedo, who has not been involved in the activities of the party in the state, either financially or otherwise, collected the forms for the congresses and decided to single-handedly determine the modus operandi of distributing the forms.

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“Surprisingly, he didn’t take into cognisance the efforts of the leaders of the party to build consensus among party members in the various local governments, an effort that had already started bearing fruit.

“Koshoedo, by his actions, has brought about acrimony and a situation that may lead to mayhem, disturbance of public peace, and court actions.”

George queried the alleged sidelining of the PDP leadership in Lagos, which has two life-members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) in determining the modus operandi for the congresses in the state.

He described the action as unacceptable, insulting, and unjust.

“Never again will we allow this to happen in our state.

“We are firing this early warning shot to prevent actions that will lead to political upheaval in the state.

“We appeal to you to use your good offices to remedy this situation before it escalates,” the PDP chieftain stated.