Former DAAR Communications Plc Chairman, Raymond
Dokpesi, has revealed why embattled factional Chairman of the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, was ousted as National leader of
the party.
Recall that Sheriff was sacked during the party’s
National Convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on May 21, 2016, after which
a National Caretaker Committee under the leadership of Sen. Ahmed Makarfi was
inaugurated.
Despite his removal, the former Borno State
governor has continued to insist that he remains the leader of the opposition
party, stressing that he will only vacate his office if allowed to select his
successor and to organize a new National Convention for the party.
But speaking in Asaba, Delta State on Monday,
Dokpesi who is also vying for the role of National Chairmanship of the party,
explained that Sheriff’s link to Boko Haram was a major reason.
According to the former DAAR Communications
Chairman, the former Borno State governor had some baggage associated with the
dreaded insurgents group, Boko Haram.
“Sheriff has a little bit of baggage because from
where he came from, he is not supported. Boko Haram is a major reason our son,
Goodluck Jonathan lost the last presidential election.
“So there was no need for us to bring somebody
associated with Boko Haram to represent us if we wish to reclaim the presidency
in 2019,” Dokpesi said.
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