By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The South East zone of Social Democratic Party (SDP) has debunked the appointment of Ugochukwu Oba as the National Deputy chairman south of the party.
The party said, the misleading information reported by some media outfits that one certain Ugochukwu Oba has been appointed the National Deputy Chairman south of social democratic party, SDP is false, misleading and has never happened.
In a statement issued by Chief Sir. Arinze Ekelem, National Vice Chairman South East of Social Democratic Party said the purported and falsehood spreading that Ugochukwu Oba has been appointed the National Deputy chairman south of the party.
The statement reads: “attention of the SDP Southeast zone of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has been drawn to reports suggesting that Senator Ugochukwu Uba has been appointed as the Deputy National Chairman (North) of our great party.
‘We wish to state categorically and for the avoidance of doubt that Senator Ugochukwu Uba is not a card-carrying member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
” Consequently, any claim regarding his appointment to any leadership position within the party is false, misleading, and does not reflect the resolutions or discussions of the meeting of the NWC.
“No such decision was taken at the meeting of the National Working Committee held on 15th May 2025 at the Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.
“The alleged appointment is therefore null, void, and of no effect whatsoever, he affirmed.
“Southeast SDP leadership urge party members, stakeholders, and the general public to disregard this misinformation and remain committed to the integrity, values, and due process that guide the affairs of the Social Democratic Part, he said.
“Also, the Southeast SDP zone passes vote of confidence and Pledges loyalty to the National leadership of the party under the Chairmanhip of Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam.
“The Southeast SDP zone lauded the impact and exceptional achievements of the party under the leadership of Gabam, which made the SDP to win some seats at the 2023 general elections. “SDP is a party that prioritizes inclusivity.
“It is a party for Nigerians seeking a fresh political direction to rescue this country, he stated.
”Southeast SDP vowed to work assiduously with the NWC under the leadership of Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam to promote, project and to ensure that the party continues to gain ground and continue to win elections in Nigeria, he emphasized.