The Social Democratic Party (SDP) National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam has denied the news making the rounds over his purported suspension over allegations of gross financial misconduct, including embezzlement, misappropriation, and diversion of party funds.
In a statement made available to THEMOMENTNG.COM, the chairman described the news as fake and baseless allegations to destabilize party, he however, promise every Nigerian he will continue to work towards building a better future for our nation.
THE STATEMENT IN FULL
MY SUSPENSION IS NOTHING BUT FAKE NEWS
I want to categorically state that the news making the rounds about my suspension and that of other National Working Committee (NWC) members is completely false. These baseless allegations are an attempt to destabilize our great party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP). We will not be swayed by these malicious reports, and we will continue to work towards building a better future for our nation.
We woke up to a wave of fake news circulating on social media, and I must say, it is not only unfortunate but also a blatant attack on our democratic values. As a party, we remain committed to providing a credible alternative to the Nigerian people. We have always conducted ourselves with the utmost integrity and transparency, and we will not let these baseless allegations undermine our efforts.
The presence of key party members of the National Working Committee (NWC) today, including some state Chairmen, further cleared the air on the news making the rounds, categorically denying the false reports of our suspension and reaffirming our unity and commitment to the party’s ideals. This gathering served as a testament to the party’s strength and solidarity, as we stand together against the malicious attempts to undermine our efforts.
The state Chairmen and NWC members expressed their unwavering support for the party’s leadership and reiterated our commitment to providing a credible alternative to the Nigerian people. This show of unity and solidarity sends a strong message to our detractors that we will not be swayed by baseless allegations and fake news.
We believe that this is a deliberate attempt to undermine our efforts and tarnish our reputation. As leaders, we have always been mindful of our actions and have ensured that our financial dealings are transparent and accountable. We will not let these false allegations stand in the way of our commitment to the Nigerian people.
The presence of armed thugs at our party secretariat is regrettable and unfortunate. We condemn this act of violence and demand that those responsible be brought to justice. It is essential to note that this incident has no connection to our party’s internal workings. We are committed to maintaining peace and order within our party, and we will not tolerate any form of violence or intimidation.
As the National Chairman of the SDP, I can assure you that our party remains strong, focused, and united. We will not be swayed by these baseless allegations and will continue to work towards building a better future for our nation. Our commitment to the Nigerian people remains unwavering, and we will not be deterred by these malicious reports.
To set the record straight, I addressed our teeming party supporters in English and Hausa right inside my office at the National Headquarters. This is to assure them that the reports of our suspension are nothing but fake news. We will continue to communicate with our supporters and keep them informed about our activities and plans.
We will continue to champion the cause of democracy and good governance, despite these challenges. Our commitment to the Nigerian people remains unwavering, and we will not be deterred by these baseless allegations. We believe that our party’s strength lies in its unity and commitment to the Nigerian people, and we will continue to work towards building a better future for our nation.
The SDP’s leadership will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our party remains a credible alternative to the Nigerian people. We will not shield any individual found guilty of wrongdoing, but in this case, the allegations are baseless and lack evidence. We will continue to uphold the principles of transparency and accountability within our party.
As I conclude, I want to assure our supporters that we remain resolute and committed to our cause. We will not be swayed by fake news and baseless allegations. I urge everyone to disregard these false reports and remain focused on our mission to build a better Nigeria. We will continue to work towards providing a credible alternative to the Nigerian people, and we will not let these malicious reports undermine our efforts.
In my address to our supporters, I emphasized that we will continue to stand strong, united, and focused on providing a credible alternative to the Nigerian people. The fake news surrounding our suspension will not deter us from our mission. We will continue to work towards building a better future for our nation, and we will not let these baseless allegations stand in our way.
Shehu Musa Gabam (Makaman Tilde)
SDP, National Chairman.
24th June, 2025.
