SDP Crisis: Gabam Dismiss His Suspension As Fake News , Says He’s Still Legitimate Chairman

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has denied been suspended by the party, just as he also claimed that the ongoing crisis within the party is being masterminded by an opposition coalition seeking to take control of the party’s structure, reports Business Today NG.
Gabam made the statement in response to his alleged suspension by a faction of the party on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025
BusinessToday NG had reported that the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Rufus Ayegbeni, announced the suspension of Gabam along with two other NEC members over accusations of financial mismanagement.
However, Gabam addressing newsmen at the party secretariat in Abuja dismissed the suspension as “fake news” and a result of political mischief, just as he also maintained that he is still the legitimate chairman of the party.
Speaking alongside several members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Gabam urged the public to ignore the alleged suspension.
“I remain the national chairman of the SDP as you can see.Some of us understand where it is coming from, because this coalition and some of the people in the coalition who believe that at all costs, they either get SDP or create confusion around SDP.
“So many forces from so many fronts see SDP as very deadly or very strong that they cannot maneuver over.
“We have been waiting for them to expose all their game plan, before we respond to it. Happily enough, they have officially exposed themselves today.
“I am sure Nigerians will get to know them, who are anti-democratic forces, who are conniving to disrupt political institutions, for whatever motivation. But I want to assure you that we are on,” he said.