The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, and the PDP Governors Forum has resolved to sack its acting National Chairman, IIiya Umar Damagum.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
Mohammed stated this on Tuesday night shortly after meeting with the party’s NWC.
Recall that IVNTV NEWS reports that Damagum is a staunch loyalist of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Wike, it was reported was instrumental to Damagum becoming the acting Chairman of the party following the removal of Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman in June 2023.
Addressing journalists shortly after the meeting with the party’s NWC, Mohammed said it is a “constitutional aberration” for Damagum to remain in office.
The PDP Governors Forum Chairman said the North Central would be given the opportunity to complete the tenure of the former National Chairman, Ayu.
The former National Chairman hails from Benue State.
He said, “My brother from the North East is acting as the National Chairman and it is a constitutional aberration. Because according to our Constitution, any vacancy that exists of leadership position should return where it is created
“We know the North Central has been craving for it and we have discussed the issue. And we would work with that as the chairman, the National Working Committee and the Party to ensure that the North Central is given the opportunity to assume that responsibility.
“The North East also benefited from such constitutional arrangements after the resignation of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. Former Governor Ahmadu Muazu became the National Chairman of the PDP.
“It is not something that is in contention by the grace of God,” Mohammed said.
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