Governors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) concluded a meeting on Monday night regarding the future of the party’s acting national chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, without reaching a final resolution.
The meeting, which began around 5pm and lasted until just before 10pm, was convened to address the ongoing internal crisis plaguing the party and was held by the National Working Committee (NWC), which included Mr Damagum. led to the suspension of several members.
Sources close to the talks told Daily Trust that governors remain sharply divided over Damagum’s fate, and attempts to break the stalemate have proven inconclusive. There is.
A spokesperson for the governor, who requested anonymity, said the majority of forum members insisted on adhering to the party’s constitution. The party constitution requires that the position of national chairman be returned to the region previously held by the former chairman, Dr. Originated from Iyorukiayu in Benue State.
As the infighting continues to unfold, the governors have decided to reconvene for further discussions in Ondo State today where they will attend the official flag-off ceremony of the PDP governorship race.
Currently, Mr. Damagumu has been suspended along with the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, and the National Legal Adviser, Mr. Kamarudeen Ajibade (SAN), and the faction chairman has taken control of the party’s real power. He claims to have taken control.
