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 social gathering stated its nationwide management was unaware of the endorsement till Friday, October 16, 2026, when reviews of the event started circulating on social media.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the social gathering’s nationwide chairman and chief, Samuel Memeh stated the DLA had not authorised any endorsement of a politician outdoors its platform.
He stated the social gathering had initiated disciplinary proceedings to research the incident, including that the Taraba governorship candidate had been invited to elucidate his actions earlier than the social gathering’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 harassed that the social gathering remained dedicated to its structure, ideology, political ideas and collective choices, warning that particular person pursuits wouldn’t be allowed to override the social gathering’s established guidelines.
Memeh stated the DLA thought-about any conduct that contravened its structure, directives or duly established choices a severe matter.
He added that acceptable sanctions can be imposed if the investigation established that the candidate had breached the social gathering’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 social gathering searching for 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 social gathering additionally urged its members, supporters and the general public not to attract untimely conclusions in regards to the Taraba incident whereas the investigation remained ongoing.
Memeh stated the matter can be dealt with objectively and pretty, in keeping with the social gathering’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 includes consolidating the social gathering’s ideology, selling inner self-discipline and accountability, and establishing mechanisms to enhance its organisational effectiveness.
Memeh stated the social gathering was working to construct a reputable political platform anchored on moral management, justice, accountability, management improvement and a science- and technology-driven economic system.
He stated the DLA meant to supply Nigerians another political platform able to offering sensible options to the nation’s challenges.
The chairman known as on social gathering leaders, candidates, members and supporters to stay dedicated to the social gathering’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 social gathering’s collective goals or its efforts to construct a disciplined and ideologically grounded political establishment.
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