The People’s Redemption Party, PRP, has dismissed reports of internal divisions within the party, insisting that there is no faction operating under its platform.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, described reports of a splinter group known as “PRP-Vanguard Collective” as false and misleading.
“It is important to categorically state that there is no such thing as a ‘faction’ within the People’s Redemption Party (PRP),” the statement read.
“The claims by some individuals or groups claiming to operate under a fictitious ‘PRP-Vanguard Collective’ are baseless and do not represent the reality of our party. These so-called individuals are of no consequence and are not known to the PRP leadership or its members.”
Mr Ishaq questioned the timing of the claims, linking them to the party’s growing visibility in the country’s political landscape.
“Why is it that we are just hearing about these claims now, at a time when PRP is gaining wider political attention and gathering more momentum?” he asked.
“It is clear that these distractions are attempts by certain interests to undermine our progress, but we remain undeterred.”
The party also insisted that it would not be intimidated by what it described as propaganda and misinformation.
“We want to make it known that we cannot and will not be shaken by intimidation, media distortion, or propaganda,” the statement added.
“We are prepared for both genuine and manufactured aggressions. Let there be no mistake: our restraint should not be mistaken for weakness.
“Our principled party and members will always remain lawful and peaceful, while firmly resisting attacks, misinformation, and unfair criticism from the ruling party, its proxies, and agents.”
According to the PRP, attempts to create the impression of internal discord were not unexpected given the party’s growing influence.
“These antics and tactics are expected as PRP continues to grow and make its mark in Nigerian politics. But they will never succeed in stopping the forward march of the PRP,” the statement said.
The party urged its members and supporters not to be discouraged by the development.
“To our members and supporters: do not be discouraged by these fleeting shenanigans. PRP is a moving train of redemption, and nothing can stop it until Nigeria and Nigerians are truly redeemed,” it stated.
The PRP also highlighted its history of political resilience, describing itself as Nigeria’s oldest political party.
“As Nigeria’s oldest political party, PRP boasts a remarkable history of resilience and survival. Having endured nearly five decades through military regimes, political upheavals, and other challenges, we have demonstrated strength, adaptability, and stability,” the statement added.
“We are ready, and we have begun. PRP remains committed to its ideals, its members, and the Nigerian people. We will not be distracted, we will not be deterred, and we will continue to march forward until Nigeria’s true redemption is achieved.”