Former Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has infiltrated the National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun.
Melaye made this allegation in response to the recently concluded Edo State governorship election in which the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo was declared winner of the election.
Taking to his verified X handle, the former lawmaker expressed concern about the outcome of the election and the direction in which the PDP is heading under Damagun’s leadership.
He remarked, “With the destroyer called Damagun on the wheels, PDP is in the departure lounge waiting for the boarding pass. Edo experience will be a joke, there are more APC in the NWC than PDP.”
His comments follow the defeat of the PDP’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the Edo State governorship race, securing 247,274 votes but was ultimately defeated by Okpebholo, who garnered 291,667 votes.
It would be recalled that the PDP chieftain was suspended for anti-party activities, alleged misconduct and failing to honour a summon.
Meanwhile, Damagum, has claimed that former senator Dino Melaye is responsible for some of the crisis plaguing the party.
He raised concerns about internal party loyalty, citing Melaye’s actions during the recent Kogi gubernatorial election.