The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has dismissed reports suggesting internal division within its ranks, warning against what it described as attempts by external forces to infiltrate and destabilise the party amid its growing political visibility nationwide.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, where he rejected claims of a factional group allegedly operating under the name “PRP-Vanguard Collective.”
Ishaq described the purported group as non-existent within the party structure, insisting that its leadership had no knowledge of such individuals or associations.
“These so-called individuals are nobodies of consequence and are not known by the PRP leadership or its members,” he said. “Why is it that we are just hearing about these claims now, at a time when PRP is gaining wider political attention and gathering more momentum?”
He alleged that the reports were part of a broader attempt to distract and weaken the party’s growing influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“It is clear that these distractions are attempts by certain interests to undermine our progress, but we remain undeterred,” Ishaq stated.
The party spokesman further warned against what he termed “media distortion and propaganda,” stressing that the PRP would resist any efforts aimed at destabilising its structure.
“We want to make it known that we cannot and will not be shaken by intimidation, media distortion, or propaganda. We are prepared for both genuine and manufactured aggressions. Let there be no mistake: our restraint should not be mistaken for weakness,” he said.
The statement comes at a time of heightened political activity and alignments across the country, as parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several political platforms grappling with internal disputes and coalition negotiations.
Amid this backdrop, the PRP insisted it would not be drawn into what it described as orchestrated efforts to derail its political momentum.
“These rustic antics and tactics are, to some extent, expected as PRP continues to grow and make its mark in Nigerian politics. But know this: they will never succeed in stopping the forward march of PRP,” Ishaq said.
He added that the party’s resilience was rooted in its long history, noting that its survival through military rule and political transitions underscored its institutional strength.
Founded in 1978, the PRP is one of Nigeria’s oldest surviving political parties, with ideological roots in progressive movements of the Second Republic. It has consistently positioned itself as a platform for social justice, equity, and pro-people policies.
Reaffirming its political direction, the party vowed to remain focused on its objectives despite emerging distractions.
“We are ready, and we have begun. PRP remains committed to its ideals, its members, and the Nigerian people. We will not be distracted, we will not be deterred, and we will continue to march forward until Nigeria’s true redemption is achieved,” the statement added.