PRP alleges plot to divide party ahead of 2027

The Peoples Redemption Party on Thursday raised the alarm over an alleged plot to destabilise its ranks, undermine its electoral fortunes and weaken efforts to build a credible opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party accused some of its former members and serving officials of allegedly working to create divisions within its ranks and sabotage its grassroots support.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the PRP National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, alleged that those behind the plot were seeking to deploy hundreds of millions of naira to influence party members and create a faction within the organisation.

The party, however, did not name the individuals or provide evidence to substantiate the allegations in the statement.

Baba-Ahmed urged its members and the public to resist what it described as attempts to subvert the party, particularly the alleged recruitment of polling agents by individuals without the authority to do so.

He said, “In particular, attempts to recruit polling agents for the party by persons with no authority to do so should be resisted. Huge amounts of money may be available to buy members’ support for opposition candidates by party officials. These efforts should be resisted and exposed,” Baba-Ahmed said.

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The PRP chairman also warned serving party officials allegedly involved in the scheme that they would face disciplinary action.

“The persons in the governing party involved in this scheme have been advised to steer clear of the PRP and distance themselves from attempts to create a faction with their party’s funds and their names. Serving officers of the Party involved in this scheme will face disciplinary measures,” he added.

Baba-Ahmed assured the party’s candidates and supporters that its leadership would not compromise their loyalty and commitment, insisting that the PRP remained determined to challenge the continuation of the current administration beyond 2027.

He said the party would also sustain its participation in efforts to build an opposition coalition capable of challenging the ruling party in the next general election.

The allegations come amid political realignments and ongoing efforts by opposition parties to forge alliances ahead of the 2027 elections, with the strength and unity of opposition platforms likely to shape the contest.