CRISIS is, no doubt, becoming the signature of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Whenever it seems some quiet has descended on the self-styled largest party in Africa, a storm is thrown up.
The latest is that some prominent members of the PDP under the aegis of G-21 have written to President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in his capacity as the leader of the ruling
political grouping to call former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the national
chairman, Ahmadu Ali, to order.
In the letter titled: "The problem of Peoples Democratic Party: A recipe for its survival," and which was signed by former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Bello Masari and Chief Alani Bankole, father of the present Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, among others, the group alerted that the party was on the verge of total collapse and they felt that as concerned members, they should draw his attention to the issue so as to see what could be done to salvage it.
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This article shows the power that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has in Nigeria; and this same power that they would like to keep. This article also mentions how God had placed Yar'Adua in the President's position which shows that Nigeria practices some aspects of theocracy. This article also states that there are personal vendettas for changing certain aspects of the government, including the constitution. According to the article, "the amendments carried out so far in the constitution of the party were not intended to strengthen the party but to suit the wishes of a few individuals." This article also asserts that the PDP has lost some credibility which could cause lower legitimacy because it can make the citizens of Nigeria feel as though their government does not have a right to rule. The letter mentioned in this article draws President Yar'Adua's attention to many important issues, and a true test of his power and ability to rule this nation will be evident in his next steps.
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