PDP Says It Did Not Impose ₦10,000 Levy On Members

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly denied that it plans to impose a ₦10,000 levy on members to fund its activities. The PDP said claims about a ₦10,000 levy are false, misleading, and based on a misunderstanding of its comments. PDP leaders made this clear in a statement after reports spread that the party wanted members to pay the levy.
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The key PDP spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, explained that his remarks were wrongly portrayed. He said he was answering a question about party funding after some governors defected. Ememobong said the party wants to return to grassroots support, where people give funds willingly. He said the example of ₦10,000 levy on members was meant to show how voluntary support from many people can add up.

Ememobong pointed out that in 1998, ordinary Nigerians made small contributions that helped the party build strength and stay active. He said PDP wants to revive that model. He gave the example of 60 million people each giving a small amount, like ₦10,000 levy on members in theory, to show how much support could grow if it remained voluntary. He stressed this was not an order or directive.

The PDP statement said the body of the earlier report quoted his words correctly but twisted their meaning with its headline. The party even shared a message from its official account saying PDP is not placing any levy on members. The party made it clear that there is no fixed amount demanded, no mandatory fee, and no obligation on members to pay anything.

PDP leaders warned members and the public to ignore the reports that suggested a ₦10,000 levy on members was required. They reiterated that support should remain voluntary. The party invited people who want to help to do so in ways they choose. Ememobong urged Nigerians not to let misleading stories affect their view of PDP’s funding plans.

In summary, the PDP denies any plan to impose a ₦10,000 levy on members. It says its financing approach is voluntary and rooted in the people’s support. The party asked for calm and correct understanding of its funding ideas moving forward.