****Party Denies Phantom NWC Appointments, Blames Political Rivals for Disinformation
In what party insiders describe as a “coordinated attempt to destabilize the Social Democratic Party (SDP),” the party leadership has firmly denied reports of new appointments to its National Working Committee (NWC), asserting that the claims are false and politically motivated.
The party’s Deputy National Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Biu, in a strongly worded statement on Monday, dismissed the reports as an orchestrated distraction designed to spark confusion within party ranks as Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections.
The reports had claimed that Senator Ugochukwu Uba, Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar, and Mr. Hussaini Ado Bello were appointed to top positions within the NWC. But according to Biu, no such appointments were made, and the process of filling NWC vacancies remains guided by the party’s constitution and due process.
“This was a false alarm—one aimed at testing the party’s unity and creating rifts among stakeholders,” Biu said, emphasizing that the release in circulation, reportedly issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, was unauthorized and not reflective of any legitimate decision.
Political analysts suggest that the SDP, having repositioned itself as a viable third force in Nigeria’s political landscape, is increasingly seen as a threat by rival parties, particularly as it expands its grassroots footprint and builds momentum ahead of 2027.
“The SDP has become the most stable and organized opposition platform in the country, and this makes it a target for internal sabotage and misinformation campaigns,” said a senior party official who asked not to be named.
The party’s leadership has linked the confusion to external forces seeking to fracture the party’s structure and undermine its credibility. “We are aware of attempts to sow discord and weaken the only credible opposition party left standing in Nigeria,” the statement said.
Despite the distraction, the party has doubled down on its message of internal discipline and national renewal. Party officials reaffirmed that no official meeting—such as the one referenced on May 15—authorized any new appointments, and any such moves must go through proper party channels.
“This is not a crisis. It is a test of our cohesion—and we are coming out stronger,” the official added.
The SDP concluded its statement by urging members to ignore distractions and focus on deepening grassroots engagement. “The SDP is not a personal project,” it said. “It is a collective platform for national redemption.”
With the political chessboard heating up, the SDP’s ability to hold its ground may prove pivotal not just for its own fortunes, but for the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic future.
