The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to certain executive members and chapter chairmen reportedly named as coordinators for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state, demanding they either publicly denounce the report or resign from the party.
In a statement released after the party’s 28th State Working Committee (SWC) meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and made available to newsmen this evening in Calabar, the PDP leadership condemned the appearance of its officials in what it described as a partisan publication, reiterating its commitment to internal discipline and party integrity.
The statement, signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Prince Mike Ojisi, stressed that while the party recognises and respects the constitutional rights of its members to freedom of association, such freedoms must be exercised within the boundaries of the law and party regulations.
“Any individual members wishing to join other political parties should first resign their membership from the party, as the Electoral Act does not support dual membership of political parties,” the statement read.
Accordingly, the SWC has asked those named in the publication to act honourably by either distancing themselves from the said publication or stepping down from their roles within the party. Failure to comply within 48 hours, the party warned, would lead to the invocation of disciplinary measures as outlined in its constitution.
The PDP also reaffirmed that it is not in any form of coalition with any political party, a position it said was clearly resolved at its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.
“We therefore urge our Executive Committee members to prioritise their loyalty to the party and refrain from any activities and associations that may be perceived as defection or anti-party activities,” the statement added.
Reassuring members and supporters of the party’s unwavering commitment to its core values, the SWC expressed confidence in a political turnaround in Cross River, which it described as currently “under arrest in the rudderless administration of the APC.”
“The party urges members to look with hope to the future, as better days are coming when the party will return to her winning ways,” Ojisi said.
