The crisis rocking the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeared not to end, as the governors elected on the party platform started sharing dissenting opinions about the status of the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Bala Mohammed, the chairman of the PDP governors’ forum and governor of Bauchi state, recently hinted at removing Damagum when he announced plans to return the national chairmanship to the North Central region.
Governor Muhammad emphasized that the current acting national chairman from the North East is a “constitutional aberration” since the position should be filled by someone from the region that previously held it.
He believes North Central has long deserved this position and is committed to working with the chairman and party members to ensure it is achieved.
PDP governors contradict Bala Mohammed
However, other governors of the party have started sharing a dissenting voice on the position of their counterpart in Bauchi.
This is as Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and his Oyo counterpart, Seyi Makinde, expressed their support for the embattled Damagum.
Governor Makinde expressed his opposition to removing Damagum from his position on Wednesday, September 19. He stressed that this isn’t the right time for leadership changes within the opposition party, especially with the Edo State governorship election just around the corner.
Later in the day, Governor Fintiri took to his social media page and disclosed his support for Damagum, saying, “his leadership has restored public confidence, and we are confident he will steer the party to greater heights.”
Governor Adeleke denies endorsing Damagum
On the contrary, the Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied endorsing the embattled Damagum, adding that he stood by the party’s constitution.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor said he supported the PDP governors’ decision to give North Central the chairmanship position.
The statement reads in part:
“Our party must adhere to its Constitution at this critical time and at all times. That is the way to build a responsible political party.”
See the governors’ tweet here:
Solidly in support of Amb. Umar Damagum as National Chairman of @OfficialPDPNig! His leadership has restored public confidence, and we are confident he will steer the party to greater heights. Let's respect the court ruling and uphold our democracy. pic.twitter.com/Nh0vzdE387
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (@GovernorAUF) September 19, 2024
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified his position on the raging leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), declaring that he stands by… pic.twitter.com/6nNXIrJEBy
— Osun State Government (@Osun_State_Gov) September 19, 2024
