The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has responded to the call by Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde for the resignation of the party national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.
Makinde had told Atiku on Wednesday when the later visited the state that Ayu must reign as national chairman to pave the way for southern balance.
However, speaking at South-West PDP stakeholders meeting on Wednesday September 14, Atiku said Ayu could not be asked to resign unless the party’s constitution was amended.
“I have no problem about anywhere any party member comes from but it must be done in accordance with the party’s constitution or regulations and practices. What governor Seyi Makinde is calling for is achievable under the party’s constitution under the party rules and regulations and procedures.
“This constitution must guide whatever changes we make, so that is why we cannot do anything outside that constitution unless it is amended. We do not say people should not have different views but all views must go through the party’s constitution, rules regulations and our practices,” Atiku said.
