PDP: Sheriff Faction May Abandon Party

Cairo Ojouigboh, Deputy National Vice Chairman of the defunct Ali Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, has hinted that his bloc may abandon the party following the recent Supreme Court judgement.

Speaking in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Warri, Delta State, shortly after meeting with some party members, Mr. Ojouigboh said they are awaiting the “written judgement” of the Supreme Court for their lawyers to study and advice appropriately.

He however expressed loyalty to the PDP, saying his faction is willing to work for the success of the party.

“For now, we are still members of the party and we will be ready to work for the success of PDP in future elections.

“We are PDP members and faithful ones. We are awaiting the written judgement and wait for the advice of our lawyers,” he said.

He urged the party faithfuls in Delta to return to the grassroots and persuade people to strengthen the party while they await directive from the former executive of the party.

On his part, the Delta factional chairman of the party, Austin Ogbabunor, urged the former leadership of the party to note the challenges of the party in the state and integrate them into the party.