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 occasion mentioned its nationwide management was unaware of the endorsement till Friday, October 16, 2026, when experiences of the event started circulating on social media.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the occasion’s nationwide chairman and chief, Samuel Memeh mentioned the DLA had not authorised any endorsement of a politician exterior its platform.
He mentioned the occasion had initiated disciplinary proceedings to research the incident, including that the Taraba governorship candidate had been invited to elucidate his actions earlier than the occasion’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 mentioned.
He careworn that the occasion remained dedicated to its structure, ideology, political rules and collective choices, warning that particular person pursuits wouldn’t be allowed to override the occasion’s established guidelines.
Memeh mentioned the DLA thought-about any conduct that contravened its structure, directives or duly established choices a severe matter.
He added that applicable sanctions could be imposed if the investigation established that the candidate had breached the occasion’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 mentioned.
The chairman, nonetheless, assured members that the disciplinary course of would comply with due course of, with the occasion 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 occasion 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 mentioned the matter could be dealt with objectively and pretty, in step with the occasion’s established guidelines.
He defined that the event got here because the DLA was repositioning itself forward of the 2027 common elections, with plans to strengthen its buildings from the ward degree via native authorities areas and states to the nationwide degree.
According to him, the repositioning course of additionally includes consolidating the occasion’s ideology, selling inside self-discipline and accountability, and establishing mechanisms to enhance its organisational effectiveness.
Memeh mentioned the occasion was working to construct a reputable political platform anchored on moral management, justice, accountability, management improvement and a science- and technology-driven financial system.
He mentioned the DLA supposed to supply Nigerians another political platform able to offering sensible options to the nation’s challenges.
The chairman known as on occasion leaders, candidates, members and supporters to stay dedicated to the occasion’s rules, strengthen its buildings and put together for the 2027 elections.
He maintained that no particular person ambition needs to be allowed to undermine the occasion’s collective goals or its efforts to construct a disciplined and ideologically grounded political establishment.
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