Abolaji Ayodeji
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has replied Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde over his demand for the resignation of the party’s chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.
Akitu, while speaking at the South-West PDP stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, said the party cannot do anything outside its constitution unless it is amended.
“I have no problem about anywhere any party member comes from but it must be done in accordance with the party’s constitution or regulations and practices.
“What governor Seyi Makinde is calling for is achievable under the party’s constitution under the party rules and regulations and procedures.
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“This constitution must guide whatever changes we make, so that is why we cannot do anything outside that constitution unless it is amended.
“We do not say people should not have different views but all views must go through the party’s constitution, rules regulations and our practices, Akitu said.
ThisNigeria reported that Makinde had insisted that Ayu must step down, adding it was necessary for inclusivity in the party.
