Yar’Adua can't be PDP leader - Ekwueme committee - Nigerian Tribune

THE Reconciliation Committee set up by The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headed by the former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, has advised the party never to admit President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as its leader.

The committee’s suggestion is contained in a report it submitted to the PDP National Headquarters and which the National Working Committee adopted during its last meeting.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had during his tenure enjoyed the status of the leader of the party, and was usually being referred to as the Leader of the PDP.

However, the PDP disagreed sharply with the recommendation by the Ekwueme Committee, suggesting that Yar’Adua could be offered the title of PDP Leader since he is not to function as a decision maker for the ruling party.

The Ekwueme report, which was obtained in Abuja by Sunday Tribune, suggested that the title of “Leader” for any member was alien to the ruling party constitution, and hence, suggested that such a title be discouraged for its unconstitutionality. Full Story