Gov. Sheriff Accused of Boko Haram Ties, Emerges Acting Chairman Of PDP

The former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, has been appointed as the new Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).

Ali Modu Sherrif will take over from Uche Secondus due to the crisis that rocked the party as Ahmed Gulak is laying claim to the position of the Chairman. It will be recalled that Ahmadu Mu’azu, the former chairman resigned shortly after the 2015 polls.

Ali Modu Sherrif has been a controversial figure amid allegations he funded and sponsored the extremist sect, Boko Haram although he denies the allegation.

The spokesperson for PDP, Olisa Metuh, said all organs of the party, including, the national caucus, PDP Governors’ Forum and the National Assembly caucuses agreed on the choice of Ali Modu Sherrif.

Olisa Metuh said the decision would be communicated to the Board of Trustees and subsequently, the National Executive Committee, NEC, for ratification before a formal announcement would be made.