Governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Working Committee (NWC) have resolved to remove Iliya Umar Damagun as acting National Chairman.
This was disclosed by Bachi State Governor, Bala Mohammed after a meeting with some NWC member.
Damagun, a loyalist of Nyesom Wike, took over as acting Chairman following Iyorchia Ayu’s suspension from his ward in June 2023.
Governor Bala Mohammed, Chairman PDP governors forum emphasized that Damagun’s continued leadership a “constitutional aberration,” citing the party’s constitution.
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 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
