By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for calm following a protest by youths from the City Centre Ward in Abuja, who were reacting to comments made by Hon. Musa Ali, a councillorship candidate of the party.
During a stakeholders’ meeting held at the State Party Secretariat, Hon. Ali reportedly stated that he would win the forthcoming Area Council elections without the involvement of the party’s youth wing, a remark that sparked discontent.
Addressing the media, the PDP Ward Chairman, Hon. Rowland Isiramen, emphasised the vital role of youths in the party’s success.
“The party cannot succeed without your involvement,” he assured the aggrieved youths, pledging that their concerns would be duly addressed.
Earlier, several youth members had expressed strong disapproval of Hon. Ali’s comments.
“We are the ones mobilising, canvassing, and energising the base. To be told we are not needed is a slap in the face,” said Moses Eze, a youth leader in the PDP.
Another youth leader, Felix Mansaw, warned, “Alienating the youth vote could turn the tide against the PDP, especially if opposition parties seize the opportunity.”
The protesting youths also announced plans to demonstrate at the PDP Secretariat on Friday, calling for clarity and reaffirmation of their relevance within the party.
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