Nasarawa: SDP truncates Maku, Gaza’s chances as Gabam faction expels aspirants

BY FRANCIS NANSAK, LAFIA

Crisis within the Social Democratic Party has continued to expand unabated as the faction aligned with Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam has slammed expulsion on the former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, member of the House of Representatives, Gbefwi Gaza; and Adamu Ningah, all prominent party chieftains in Nasarawa State.

In a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the party’s Forum of State Chairmen, Danlami Muhammed Musa, stated that the trio were expelled due to alleged involvement in anti-party activities and actions deemed detrimental to the growth and progress of the party.

The Forum reaffirmed Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam as the party’s authentic, legally recognized, and undisputed National Chairman, whose leadership is duly recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission and reflected on the commission’s official records and portal.

The Forum, however, acknowledged and appreciated efforts by some members of the National Working Committee and other stakeholders who have initiated reconciliation moves aimed at strengthening unity within the party.

It maintained that the SDP under the leadership of Shehu Gabam remains open to genuine dialogue anchored on truth, legality, and respect for established leadership.

The statement reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal democracy, discipline, accountability, and the rule of law while urging members nationwide to remain steadfast and aligned with the recognized leadership of the party.

Attempts to reach Hon. Jonathan Gaza the Nasarawa State governorship aspirant for his reaction on the matter proved abortive as at the time of filing this report.