Sagagi calls for Ayu’s resignation
Chairman of the People’s democratic party (PDP) in Kano State, Shehu Sagagi has joined other chieftains of the party, calling for the national Chairman,Iyorchia Ayu’s resignation.
In this latest call, Sagagi
alleged that, Dr Ayu manipulated the presidential primary adding that he has evidence to support his claim.
Sagagi, who disclosed this in a chat with journalists said that Ayu should live up to his words and resign as promised.
He stated that,: “Ayu manipulated the presidential primary. I have evidence that he manipulated it. Keep that aside, at least a presidential candidate has emerged and we promise to give him all the support that he needs. But Ayu must resign.”
When asked whether Ayu’s resignation will affect the party executive structure, he said: “It doesn’t matter. This is something that can be done. How long did it take to organise his election? It is just a matter of consensus. He never visited the 36 states and the FCT, it was just a consensus. So, it is a very simple exercise that can be done.
“My call is for him to resign. I was there when he made the promise at the Bauchi State governor’s lodge in Abuja. He made the promise in my presence, I was there.
“So, at least as an elder statesman, he should honour his words, let him resign.
“The party is polarised such that some members of the party feel alienated and we need those people for the party to be victorious.
“Thank God nobody is denying that Atiku is the party’s presidential candidate. Nobody is saying that he is not going to give him the support to win the election. But at least the Southern members of the party should be carried along so that there is fairness and equity.
“This will not affect the party in any way. We have five months to the election, this can be done,” he concluded.