Chief Bode George, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, has warned former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido against taking legal action against the party over the ongoing national chairmanship dispute. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, George acknowledged Lamido’s right to contest for the PDP National Chairmanship but stressed that any lawsuits without exhausting the party’s internal mechanisms could attract disciplinary sanctions.
Bode George emphasized that the PDP encourages consensus candidates to maintain unity but never bars anyone from competing fairly. He explained that the proper practice is for aspirants to secure nomination forms and contest openly at the party convention. However, the party expects members to respect internal conflict resolution processes before resorting to court cases.
Lamido recently threatened to sue the PDP after encountering difficulties securing the nomination form to contest for the chairmanship. George cautioned that pursuing legal battles prematurely risks punishment and urged Lamido to participate in the process, assuring that the final decision rests with party delegates on convention day.
The warning highlights the tensions within the PDP as it prepares for a crucial national election cycle amid calls for unity and adherence to the party’s constitution.
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