The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised the alarm over what it described as an alleged plot by unnamed political interests to destabilise its structures and frustrate efforts to build a strong opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement yesterday, the party’s National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said the PRP had been following attempts to ‘subvert’ it and damage its electoral prospects and its role in the push for a credible opposition alliance.
He alleged that some persons were seeking to create divisions within the party by recruiting disgruntled former members and positioning serving officials to work against its interests.
He did not identify those involved or provide evidence supporting the claims.
‘The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has been following attempts to subvert it and cause irreparable damage to its electoral fortunes and its place in the popular attempt to build a credible opposition coalition,’ he said.
The chairman cautioned members, candidates and supporters against inducements or activities that could compromise the party’s independence and electoral integrity.
He also warned against unauthorised recruitment of polling agents in the name of the PRP, saying such moves formed part of the alleged effort to infiltrate the party’s electoral machinery.
Baba-Ahmed expressed concern that money could be used through party officials to influence members to back candidates outside the party’s legitimate arrangements.
‘Huge amounts of money may be available to buy members’ support for opposition candidates by party officials. These efforts should be resisted and exposed,’ he said.
He said individuals allegedly linked to the operation had been cautioned against interfering in the PRP’s internal affairs or funding unauthorised political activities.
Baba-Ahmed also warned that serving party officials found, through the PRP’s internal processes, to be collaborating with external interests to undermine the party could face disciplinary action in line with its regulations.
He assured candidates and supporters that the leadership would not sacrifice their loyalty or political interests for financial inducements.
‘The leadership of the PRP wishes to assure its candidates and party supporters that it will not sacrifice their commitments and loyalty at any price,’ he said.
Baba-Ahmed reaffirmed the party’s commitment to contributing to a strong opposition alliance and to offering a credible challenge in the 2027 elections.
‘The party is committed to providing a befitting challenge to the continuation of this administration beyond 2027, as well as its role in building a potential winning coalition,’ he stated.
The claims remain unverified, as the PRP did not provide names, evidence or details of the alleged scheme.