SDP debunks appointments of Uba, Gombe as NWC members 

The Social Democratic Party has debunked the media reports of the appointments of the duo of Senator Ugochukwu Uba and Dr. Sadiq Abubakar Gombe as members of its National Working Committee, saying that they were not its registered members 

Media reports had claimed that Uba had been appointed the National Deputy Chairman (South) of the party and  Gombe as Deputy National Chairman (North) respectively 

However in a swift reaction,  the party dismissed the report as misleading and false information fabricated to create confusion within its folds, insisting that the duo were not its registered members and as such could not have been appointed into such sensitive and important offices as being claimed. It urged its members and stakeholders as well as the members of the public to disregard the fake news.

In a statement made available to news men on the development by Chief  Arinze Ekelem, National Vice Chairman (South East)  the zone  debunked the purported appointment of Senator Ugochukwu Uba  as the National Deputy chairman south of the party. 

According to the statement, “The South East zone of Social Democratic Party (SDP)  in totality debunked the appointment of Dr Ugochukwu Uba as the National Deputy chairman south of the party.

“The falsehood and misleading information reported by some media outfits that one certain Ugochukwu Uba has been appointed the National Deputy Chairman south of social democratic party, SDP is false, misleading and never happened.

The statement further reads; “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.

” South East SDP leadership urges 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 Party,” he said. 

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“Also, the South East 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 South East 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. 

South East 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 

Also, the Gombe State Chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has discussed the purported appointment of Dr. Sadiq Abubakar Gombe , saying that he was  not a registered member, nor a card-carrying member of the Party 

This was contained in a statement made available to news men by Comrade Adamu Abubakar Modibbo, acting State Chairman, Gombe State Chapter

The statement reads, “Our attention has been drawn to a viral message circulating on social media alleging that the National Working Committee (NWC) of our party had appointed the said Dr. Sadiq Abubakar Gombe as Deputy National Chairman (North). 

” This false, fabricated and politically fraudulent claim and is hereby completely dismissed in its entirety. After thorough verification from the National Secretariat of our great Party in Abuja, we confirm authoritatively that no such appointment was ever discussed or ratified by the National Working Committee.

” The purported appointment is a gross misrepresentation and a deliberate act of impersonation aimed at misleading the public.

“To set the record straight, Dr. Sadiq Abubakar Gombe hails from Jekadafari Ward, Gombe LGA, Gombe State, he is not a registered member of the SDP from his ward or any ward in Nigeria.

” Our database shows that, his name is not recorded in any membership register at the ward, local government, state, or national level. This deceitful action represents a clear assault on the democratic values and internal structures of our great party. 

“We strongly advise the general public to disregard any correspondence, claims, or representations made by or on behalf of Dr. Sadiq Abubakar Gombe in relation to the SDP. We remain resolute in defending the credibility and constitution of our party. We will not tolerate impostors or political opportunists seeking to hijack our platform through illegal and dishonest means.”

In a swift reaction, the National Chairman of the Party 

Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam , said that the party  was alarmed by the purported appointments when no such has ever taken place and promised to fish out those behind those falsehood fabricated to disorgnise the Party ahead of the 2027General elections 

He however expressed total confidence of the party in brilliance outings in the coming general elections based on the efforts being put in place to refloat it as available platform for Nigerians with true democratic aspirations.