Tukur, Oyinlola’s power tussle divides PDP

Tukur, Oyinlola’s power tussle divides PDP

All is not well within the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party as the   Chairman of the party, Dr. Bamaga Tukur, and  Secretary, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, are  reportedly on warpath.

Our correspondent learnt  that  Oyinlola, in some memos, accused some Tukur’s aides  of working against  the party.

He specifically accused Tukur’s Principal Secretary, Alhaji Habu Fari, of having no regard for the laws and constitution of the party.

In the memo  dated June 8, 2012 with reference PDP NS 03/12 to Fari and Tukur, Oyinlola warned  that the party was heading for a major crisis if the activities of Tukur’s aides were not curtailed.

In the letter titled, ‘Illegal Acts Prejudicial to the Interest of the Peoples Democratic Party,’ Oyinlola wrote, “It has become imperative for me to invite your attention to some very unethical acts which are capable of causing disharmony within the leadership of the PDP as well as cause incalculable damage to relationships and smooth conduct of business at the national headquarters of the party.

“You will certainly recall that I have also had occasion to discuss this trend of unbecoming conduct with you while I have also written to you in the past from acts prejudicial to smooth conduct of activities of the NWC.

“I am constrained to once again react to your continued disregard  for  the laws and constitutions guiding activities of our great party which you claim to be serving at the national headquarters of the PDP.”

The former Osun State  governor also  accused Fari of engaging in external correspondence with some members of the party, which he claimed ought to be his duty.

PUNCH