The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has disowned the reported endorsement of President Bola Tinubu by its governorship candidate in Taraba State, describing the transfer as unauthorised and summoning the candidate earlier than its disciplinary committee.
The celebration stated its nationwide management was unaware of the endorsement till Friday, October 16, 2026, when studies of the event started circulating on social media.
In an announcement issued on Saturday, the celebration’s nationwide chairman and chief, Samuel Memeh stated the DLA had not authorised any endorsement of a politician exterior its platform.
He stated the celebration had initiated disciplinary proceedings to research the incident, including that the Taraba governorship candidate had been invited to elucidate his actions earlier than the celebration’s disciplinary committee.
“The DLA wishes to state categorically that the party has not authorised any endorsement of a political candidate outside its platform,” Memeh stated.
He confused that the celebration remained dedicated to its structure, ideology, political ideas and collective selections, warning that particular person pursuits wouldn’t be allowed to override the celebration’s established guidelines.
Memeh stated the DLA thought-about any conduct that contravened its structure, directives or duly established selections a critical matter.
He added that applicable sanctions can be imposed if the investigation established that the candidate had breached the celebration’s guidelines.
“Where the investigation establishes a breach of the party’s constitution or rules, appropriate disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed strictly in accordance with the DLA Constitution and established procedures,” he stated.
The chairman, nonetheless, assured members that the disciplinary course of would comply with due course of, with the celebration in search of to guard its institutional integrity and authority.
He warned that the DLA wouldn’t tolerate indiscipline amongst its leaders and candidates, unauthorised political commitments or actions able to undermining its unity, credibility and collective pursuits.
The celebration additionally urged its members, supporters and the general public not to attract untimely conclusions concerning the Taraba incident whereas the investigation remained ongoing.
Memeh stated the matter can be dealt with objectively and pretty, consistent with the celebration’s established guidelines.
He defined that the event got here because the DLA was repositioning itself forward of the 2027 normal elections, with plans to strengthen its constructions from the ward stage by way of native authorities areas and states to the nationwide stage.
According to him, the repositioning course of additionally entails consolidating the celebration’s ideology, selling inside self-discipline and accountability, and establishing mechanisms to enhance its organisational effectiveness.
Memeh stated the celebration was working to construct a reputable political platform anchored on moral management, justice, accountability, management growth and a science- and technology-driven financial system.
He stated the DLA supposed to supply Nigerians another political platform able to offering sensible options to the nation’s challenges.
The chairman known as on celebration leaders, candidates, members and supporters to stay dedicated to the celebration’s ideas, strengthen its constructions and put together for the 2027 elections.
He maintained that no particular person ambition must be allowed to undermine the celebration’s collective targets or its efforts to construct a disciplined and ideologically grounded political establishment.
We’ve obtained the sting. Get real-time studies, breaking scoops, and unique angles delivered straight to your cellphone. Don’t accept stale information. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for twenty-four/7 updates →
