The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) Vanguard faction has declared that the party is “not for sale,” amid a deepening leadership crisis involving a rival group accused of attempting to take over its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Addressing a press conference in Kano, the National Chairman of PRP-Vanguard, Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, described a purported convention held in Abuja by a Kaduna-based faction as illegal and a breach of the party’s constitution.
Daudu faulted the emergence of a new national chairman from the faction, insisting that those behind the move lacked legitimacy and were acting contrary to the party’s ideological foundation.
He also condemned the reported invitation extended to politicians from other parties to join the PRP, describing it as a deviation from the party’s core principles and a betrayal of its legacy.
“The PRP is not for sale to the highest bidder or to political opportunists seeking a platform for convenience. Nigerians should beware,” he said.
The PRP-Vanguard leader reiterated that the party was founded as a socialist platform by the working class, progressive intellectuals and nationalists, stressing that it was not created to serve elite or capitalist interests.
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He accused the rival faction of being disconnected from the grassroots, alleging that its actions were driven by personal ambition rather than commitment to the party’s ideals.
Daudu further disclosed that the leadership dispute is currently before the court, noting that any call for reconciliation must be based on legality and respect for the party’s constitution.
He questioned the basis for unity, asking whether it would be anchored on “illegality or co-option,” while also raising concerns about the status of the party’s socialist orientation and existing structures across the country.
Reaffirming the PRP’s historical identity as a party of the “talakawa” (masses), Daudu said the faction remains committed to the vision of its founding fathers.
He criticised Nigeria’s prevailing economic system, describing it as a failed capitalist order that has worsened inequality and poverty.
According to him, the PRP would continue to advocate a socialist alternative capable of addressing the nation’s socio-economic challenges.
“The struggle to reclaim the PRP is part of a broader effort to liberate Nigeria from exploitation and inequality,” he stated.
Daudu assured that the PRP-Vanguard would pursue its claims through legal channels, grassroots mobilisation and public engagement, insisting that the party would remain true to its founding ideals.
