The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised concerns over an alleged plot to destabilise its ranks, weaken its electoral prospects and undermine efforts to build a credible opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party accused some former members and serving officials of allegedly orchestrating internal divisions and attempting to erode its grassroots support.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the PRP National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, alleged that those behind the purported scheme planned to deploy hundreds of millions of naira to influence members and create a faction within the party.
However, the party did not identify the individuals allegedly involved or provide evidence to substantiate the claims in the statement.
Baba-Ahmed urged party members and the public to resist what he described as attempts to undermine the organisation, particularly the alleged recruitment of polling agents by individuals without the authority to do so.
“Attempts to recruit polling agents for the party by persons with no authority to do so should be resisted. A huge amount of money may be available to buy members’ support for opposition candidates by party officials. These efforts should be resisted and exposed,” he said.
The PRP chairman also warned serving officials allegedly involved in the scheme that they could face disciplinary action.
“The persons in the governing party involved in this scheme have been advised to steer clear of the PRP and distance themselves from attempts to create a faction with their party’s funds and their names. Serving officers of the Party involved in this scheme will face disciplinary measures,” he added.
Baba-Ahmed assured the party’s candidates and supporters that its leadership remained committed to protecting the party’s unity and maintaining members’ confidence.
He reiterated the PRP’s determination to challenge the continuation of the current administration beyond 2027, while pledging to sustain its participation in efforts to build an opposition coalition capable of contesting against the ruling party in the next general election.
The allegations come amid political realignments and ongoing discussions among opposition parties over possible alliances ahead of the 2027 elections.
The PRP’s claims have yet to be independently substantiated, and the statement did not indicate whether a formal complaint had been submitted to any relevant authority.
