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Shockwaves in SDP as Party Plots Chairman’s Expulsion and Corruption Investigation
Fresh indications have emerged that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has finalized plans to expel its suspended National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, along with two other officials.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Vanguard, the NWC also intends to refer the trio to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and possible prosecution after they failed to appear before the party’s probe panel.
It was gathered that the three officials declined invitations to defend themselves against allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement, misappropriation, and diversion of party funds totaling over ₦1 billion. The decision follows the submission of a detailed probe report by a fact-finding committee.
Presenting the report to the Acting National Chairman, Dr. Sadiq Abubakar, and other NWC members, the Chairman of the five-member panel, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar‑Sadick Liman (retd.), revealed that only the suspended National Auditor appeared before the committee, while the other two accused persons refused to honour its summons.
He explained that, among other NWC members, only the National Organizing Secretary also defied the committee’s invitation.
Liman recalled that the Disciplinary Committee, inaugurated on Friday, July 4, 2025, was mandated to conduct an in-depth investigation into a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy, fraud, and theft against the three officials.
The committee’s terms of reference included:
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Verifying the allegations of breaches of the SDP Constitution (2022 as amended);
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Examining the party’s accounts;
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Investigating the production and submission of the party’s audited accounts to INEC;
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Advising on better financial management to prevent future abuses; and
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Making recommendations within a 14-day timeframe.
“We commenced sitting on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the National Secretariat in Abuja,” Liman said. “To meet the deadline, we promptly issued formal invitations to the accused persons, all NWC members, personal aides of the suspended chairman, contractors, and the external auditor. This was done in the interest of natural justice and fair hearing.”
Liman noted that despite these efforts, only the suspended National Auditor appeared, while the others deliberately ignored the invitations. “The committee, however, obtained sufficient evidence from those who testified and from documentary materials provided by the NWC,” he added.
Based on these findings, the panel made far-reaching recommendations aimed at restoring the party’s integrity and effectiveness.
“The committee believes that implementing these recommendations will not only reposition the SDP but also send a clear message to Nigerians that they should not lose faith in our democratic process and leadership,” Liman said. “This bold step shows that the SDP is committed to cleansing itself and upholding leadership values such as integrity, accountability, transparency, courage, patriotism, and moral credibility.”
It will be recalled that on July 4, 2025, the SDP leadership inaugurated the five-man investigative panel to conduct a thorough probe into the alleged mismanagement of party funds—estimated at over ₦1 billion—by Gabam, Nze Nnadi Clarkson (National Auditor), and Uchechukwu Chukwuma (National Youth Leader).
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has argued that the North is not disadvantaged in Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangement under democratic rule.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the statement during an interview on Arise Television, where he spoke on zoning, fairness, and political balance in the country.
He noted that since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the South has held the presidency for about 18 years, while the North has governed for roughly 10 years.
According to him, this should be taken into account when discussing which region has benefited more from the country’s power rotation system. He also maintained that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only major political party with zoning clearly embedded in its constitution.
“The South has governed for 18 years and the North for 10. So who is really in deficit if we are being fair? Even more broadly, the only party with zoning formally entrenched is the PDP,” he said.
Atiku also recalled the constitutional conference held during the military era under General Sani Abacha, where he led a group that opposed the inclusion of rotational presidency in the constitution.
He said the proposal, championed by the late former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, was rejected at the time because his group had majority support among delegates.
According to him, Ekwueme later acknowledged that the decision may not have been ideal during his funeral years later. Atiku added that he now believes a rotational system, if adopted earlier, could have ensured a more balanced distribution of power across Nigeria’s regions.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken about the source of his wealth, saying it was built long before he entered politics through years of business investments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he explained that his fortune came from ventures across logistics, real estate, agriculture, education, and the oil and gas sector.
He said he was already a fully established businessman before joining politics and had interests spread across different parts of the economy.
According to him, his financial background has never been in doubt because of how his wealth was acquired.
Atiku also recalled his role in the early formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he was among its key founders and also contributed financially to its establishment.
He further noted that during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a panel was set up to investigate his activities. He said the panel included figures such as Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu, and that he allowed the process to proceed without relying on his immunity.
“I made my money through business before joining politics. I invested in oil and gas, logistics, agriculture and other sectors,” he said.
“I was already established in business before I came into politics.”
“I played a major role in setting up the PDP and contributed financially to its formation.”
“No one accused me of corruption because my sources of income were clear.”
“A panel was set up to investigate me, and I allowed it to go ahead without hiding behind immunity,” he added.
Atiku remains active in Nigerian politics and is currently seeking the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted approval for a fresh legal move seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen investigations into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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