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PDP Power Play: Damagum Survives Ouster Bid Amidst Caucus Clash
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Acting PDP Chair Umar Damagum retains position after surviving removal attempts
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Party’s National Caucus endorses Damagum’s continued role, defers leadership decision to NEC
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Lawmakers divided on Damagum’s fate, with some calling for North Central replacement
Eko Hot Blog reports that the lead-up to the PDP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting was marred by intense debates over whether Damagum, who assumed the acting chairmanship after the suspension of Iyorchia Ayu, should maintain his position or be replaced.
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“The court’s decision followed a request by a PDP member, Terhide Utaan, triggered by a prior vote of no confidence passed on Ayu by his ward executives in Igyorov ward, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State,” the report stated.
Despite calls from 60 members of the House of Representatives for Damagum’s ouster and the appointment of a substantive chairman from the North Central region, the party’s National Caucus ultimately endorsed Damagum’s continued acting role. “Ologunagba disclosed that the PDP National Caucus endorsed Damagum’s continued acting role to allow for broader consultations,” the report noted.
However, the decision was not without dissent. The PDP Caucus meeting in the House of Representatives on Tuesday ended in discord, with lawmakers divided between those supporting Damagum’s continuation and those opposing it.
“The PDP Caucus meeting in the House of Representatives on Tuesday ended in discord, with lawmakers divided between those supporting Damagum’s continuation and those opposing it,” the report stated.
Amidst the turmoil, the North Central Zone of the party unanimously decided that the zone should nominate the next national chairman following Ayu’s removal. “Nevertheless, after its caucus meeting on Wednesday, the North Central Zone of the party unanimously decided that the zone should nominate the next national chairman of the party following Ayu’s removal,” the report revealed.
Addressing reporters, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba clarified that Damagum would continue serving as the acting national chairman until the next NEC meeting after today’s session. “Ologunagba disclosed that Damagum will continue to serve as the acting national chairman of the party until another NEC meeting after today’s session,” the report quoted.
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Ologunagba emphasized the party’s commitment to unity and adhering to its constitution, stating, “Our aim is to take actions that promote unity and are by our constitution.”
As the PDP navigates these internal power struggles, the fate of Damagum’s chairmanship remains uncertain, with the party’s NEC set to make the final decision on the leadership question.
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