Executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from all 17 local government areas in Yobe State have raised serious allegations against the state leadership, accusing them of constitutional violations during recently concluded congresses.

During a press conference held on Friday at the Olive Petal Hotel in Damaturu, the aggrieved party officials claimed that the state executive council conducted the May 8 and May 13, 2025, ward and local government congresses without following due process, effectively sidelining grassroots stakeholders.

Speaking on behalf of the discontented members, PDP State Legal Adviser, Barrister Ahmad Idriss Waziri, described the actions as both unconstitutional and undemocratic.

"The PDP Constitution is supreme and binding on all members," Waziri stated. "Unfortunately, what transpired during the ward and local government congresses was a clear breach of that constitution."

The legal adviser further alleged that key stakeholders, including card-carrying members, ward executives, and local government executives from across the state, were deliberately excluded from participating in the congresses.

"This exclusion has created widespread discontent among loyal party members who feel their rights have been trampled upon," he explained. "The congresses were hijacked by a few individuals within the state executive council, sidelining statutory delegates and undermining the democratic process."

With the state congress scheduled for May 17, 2025, Waziri called for urgent intervention from both zonal and national leadership of the party to address these concerns.

"We are calling on the national body to ensure transparency and fairness in the next phase of the process," he emphasized. "If this is not addressed, it could spell deeper divisions within the party and threaten our chances in future elections."

Other executives present at the briefing echoed similar concerns, warning that continued marginalization of grassroots members could erode trust and weaken the PDP's political foundation in Yobe State.

In response to these allegations, the outgoing PDP State Chairman, Ambassador Umar El-Gash, defended the party's conduct, maintaining that proper procedures were followed throughout the congress process.

"Due process was followed, and notifications were sent via official platforms," El-Gash stated. "However, any aggrieved members have the right to seek redress through appropriate party mechanisms."

This internal conflict comes at a critical time for the opposition party in Yobe State as it prepares for its state congress and looks toward future electoral contests.