SDP debunks Sen Ugochukwu Uba's alleged appointment, says he's not a member of the party

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Sen. Uba

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By Madu Obi

The South East zone of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has debunked the alleged appointment of Ugochukwu Uba as the Deputy National chairman (South) of the party.

There were reports that Uba has been appointed the National Deputy Chairman, which the party described as false and misleading.

In a statement in Awka, the South East National Vice Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Chief Arinze Ekelem said that the South East region has debunked the purported appointment.

The statement 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.

Southeast SDP leadership therefore 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."

The party passed a vote of confidence and pledged loyalty to the national leadership of the party under the chairmanship of Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam.

The Southeast SDP 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.

The party vowed to work assiduously with the NWC to promote, project and ensure that the party continues to gain ground and continue to win elections in Nigeria.