PDP Condemns Candidate Withdrawals in FCT Elections

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) expressed outrage over the withdrawal of chairmanship candidates from the forthcoming Abuja area council elections, describing the move as shameful and executed without the party's consent. In a statement issued on Friday from the party's national secretariat, PDP emphasized that democracy thrives on competitive electoral contests and that such withdrawals reflect a troubling trend in the Federal Capital Territory's local council elections.

The party accused unnamed individuals, who claim to be party leaders, of attempting to compromise the party's independence for personal gain, suggesting that this withdrawal is part of a broader agenda aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. PDP further stated that this development signals a dangerous precedent and warned against attempts to undermine internal party processes, asserting their commitment to democratic principles and competitive elections.