PARTY LEADERSHIP: SDP NEC RATIFIES GOMBE AS CHAIRMAN, UBA DEPUTY CHAIRMAN,SOUTH

Описание: The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has approved and ratified the appointment of Dr Sadiq Abubakar Gombe as the National Chairman of the party

The motion to this effect was moved in abuja by a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Karu/Keffi/Okona Federal Constituency, Hon. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi

Here is the report as presented in our studio by Maliki Duro

In his acceptance speech, the National Chairman of the social democratic party SDP said the party remained Nigeria’s most stable political platform, attributing progress to experienced administrators, committed members and strict adherence to due process nationwide. He added that party’s engagements with the Independent National Electoral Commission demonstrated discipline and respect for constitutional procedures.

In his goodwill message, former SDP presidential candidate, prince Adewale Adebayo, noted that certain provisions in the 2026 Electoral Act were manipulated, describing them as harmful to democracy.

He urged the National Assembly to amend the law to restore public confidence and guarantee transparent, credible elections while strengthening democratic institutions and protecting the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process nationwide.

In their remarks
National Organising Secretary, Joseph Abu, former House of Representatives member, Hajiya Mulikat Akande and others, said the meeting demonstrated the party’s commitment to rebuilding unity, strengthening structures, restoring confidence and stabilising operations after a turbulent internal period.

They urged the party to avoid the type of crisis that befell the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by always doing what is right.

The party national chairman SDP called on INEC and the National Assembly to strengthen the Electoral Act, ensuring transparency, fairness and justice while guaranteeing credible elections ahead of the 2027 elections nationwide for Nigerians.