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Rivers PDP : NWC Members Rally Behind Governor Fubara

- Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the PDP, clarified that the NWC had not yet convened to address the court ruling, contrary to claims made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
- The congresses, which took place last year, were marred by conflicting court orders
- Mohammed emphasized the importance of unity, stability, and effective repositioning in the state
Some National Working Committee (NWC) members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed support for a recent court ruling that nullified the party’s congresses in Rivers State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during a visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s office at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday night, the NWC members affirmed Fubara’s leadership in the state.
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Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the PDP, clarified that the NWC had not yet convened to address the court ruling, contrary to claims made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
Following the meeting, the National Treasurer, Ahmed Mohammed, reiterated Fubara’s position as the PDP leader in Rivers State and explained that their visit aimed to realign the party and strategize for the 2027 elections.
Mohammed emphasized the importance of unity, stability, and effective repositioning in the state.
Mohammed also expressed support for Ude Okoye, who was recently reinstated as the party’s National Secretary by the Court of Appeal, urging party stakeholders and governors to rally behind him.

Governor Sim Fubara
This visit comes just days after PDP Youth leaders from across the country met with Governor Fubara to discuss resolving internal party crises, with a focus on affirming his leadership in Rivers State.
Following the court ruling that nullified the Ward, Local, and State congresses won by allies of Minister Nyesom Wike, an interim committee has emerged to oversee the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State.
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The congresses, which took place last year, were marred by conflicting court orders, leading to a State High Court restraining the exercise while a Federal High Court allowed it.
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