SDP Chairman Dr Raymond Ibrahim Admonishes Voters To Vote Credible Politicians

Yakubu Busari

The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) , Plateau State, Dr. Raymond Ibrahim, has admonished the Nigerian electorate of the party’s readiness to clinch the forthcoming general elections in the country and also vote for credible politicians.

He reaffirmed the party’s support for the leadership of  Alhaji Shehu Gabam as the only recognized National leadership of the SDP, where he dismissed claims of a rival group as illegitimate.

Raymond made this disclosure during an interview with journalists at Kalwa House in Jos, Plateau State.

Ibrahim said the party’s legitimacy is rooted in its decades-long history and its role as the platform on which MKO Abiola contested the 1993 presidential election. 

He urged the public to verify the party’s recognized leadership through INEC’s official channels.

“Anyone not under Shehu Gabam’s leadership is not part of the real SDP,” warned Gabam, adding that  “The law will soon catch up with those making illegal claims.”

Ibrahim noted that the Plateau chapter has remained active since 1999, fielding candidates in every governorship election and sustaining grassroots mobilization across the state. 

He invited progressive-minded residents to join the party ahead of 2027, with the goal of delivering a “progressive Plateau” under the SDP banner.

Looking ahead to the next electoral cycle, he confirmed that the SDP is preparing for the 2027 elections and has set dates for internal congresses: ward and LGA congresses on May 18, the state congress on May  19, and the national convention on May 20. INEC and security agencies have been notified and will be present.

The state congress will be held at the party secretariat at No. 9 Murtala Muhammadu Way, opposite the VIO office in Jos. Ward and LGA congresses will take place in each local party secretariat across Plateau.

Ibrahim said the party is approaching the primaries with the capacity and history to win, though he did not name specific aspirants during the interview.