The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Friday as the Integrity Faction announced the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the party’s new Acting National Chairman.
Yayari, PDP New Acting Chairman
Earlier on Friday, the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), led by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, suspended two key officials—National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN and National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba—on charges of anti-party activities.
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In a swift response, a rival faction within the NWC, represented by Ologunagba, issued a statement announcing the suspension of Damagum and National Secretary Sam Anyanwu for similar accusations.
Ologunagba, speaking on behalf of the Integrity Faction, declared that Mohammed’s appointment would take effect immediately, in accordance with the party’s constitution, amended in 2017.
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The statement reads: “Following the suspension of Ambassador Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of our great party, the PDP, the National Working Committee has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as Acting National Chairman. This appointment takes immediate effect and is in line with the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).”
The Integrity Faction called on party members and stakeholders to remain united during this period as preparations are underway for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024.
