‘Defection’: PDP youths give BoT, NWC 24-hour ultimatum to meet Fani-Kayode

A group under the aegis of Northern Peoples Democratic Party Youth has given the party’s board of trustees (BoT) a 24-hour ultimatum to make all possible moves to retain Femi Fani-Kayode in the PDP.

In a statement, Ibrahim Ahmadu, leader of the group, said the failure to do so shall cost the party havoc and disaffection not only in the northern region but across the six geopolitical zones.

Ahmadu said Fani-Kayode should be persuaded to remain in the party by all means.

“It is very unfortunate and sad that the leadership of the PDP leadership can allow such a prominent figure in the party leave,” he said.

“After a series of deliberations and wide consultations, We the Northern youth group of PDP have decided to give the BOT, NWC a 24 hours ultimatum to meet with chief Femi Fani-Kayode and persuade him to return to the party. A failure to do that will result in untoward and unimaginable outcomes for the party.

“Though he has the right to join any party, it is going to be a disaster for PDP to allow such a vibrant and dogged political figure, who has wide contacts and followers across Nigeria, including international community to leave the party.

“We can confidently say that the ruling APC has been very smart with the attempt to snatch Chief Fani-Kayode to their fold. Though Fani-Kayode has the right to join whatever party but the PDP must ensure it does everything possible to ensure he returns to the party because losing such a huge figure can only spell doom for the party.

“We commend Chief Fani-Kayode for his efforts over the years at promoting the PDP and fight for the rights of the oppress and the downtrodden who the present Buhari government has no regards for. Fani-Kayode is a strong opposition voice in the country and leaving the PDP to APC is a special gain for the ruling party.”