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Governors within the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria (PDP) are working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth transition for the Amb National Chairman. Umar Damagum faces challenges within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
Naija News reports that the move comes after recent ceasefire negotiations between the rival NWC members.
According to Vanguard, a party National Executive Committee (NEC) official, who requested anonymity, said the PDP governor is now focused on ensuring stability within the leadership.
A source said, “Our country’s governors are working seriously behind the scenes.
“After securing a ceasefire between the rival NWC members, they are now focused on ensuring the NEC meeting takes place.
“As things stand, the NEC meeting scheduled for October 24 may not take place to allow time to calm nervous nerves.
“Similar to PDP-GF Chairman Bala Mohammed said talks are ongoing.
“Governors have contacted all parties to the leadership struggle, calling for a ceasefire and an end to the media war.
“They are also exploring the best way to have a soft landing for him to resign and return to his former position as national vice-chairman (northern).”
Party leaders are also considering appointing a new candidate from the north-central region to steer the party toward stability until the next election convention.
“This means that key party stakeholders are considering the possibility of bringing in dedicated members from the North Central region to stabilize the party before the next election convention,” the source said. added.
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and Benue-born businessman Conrad Yutan are attending meetings to promote themselves to party officials.
Yutian, who shares a regional background with former national chairman Dr. Iolkia Ayu, stressed the need for fresh ideas and young leadership to address the party’s challenges.
Meanwhile, former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Olorogubondiyan, who was associated with the Yayari Muhammad-led NWC during the conflict, expressed the group’s support for the governors’ resolution.
“This is what the governor has said as a party member and as a leader, so I have nothing more to add,” he said.
