The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows no signs of resolution, as the integrity faction announced on Friday the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the acting National Chairman.
Early on Friday, the National Working Committee, under the leadership of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, suspended National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN and National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba due to alleged anti-party activities.
Shortly afterward, another faction of the NWC issued a statement through Ologunagba, announcing the suspension of Damagum and National Secretary Sam Anyanwu for similar accusations.
Ologunagba, representing the integrity group, emphasized that Mohammed’s appointment is effective immediately and aligns with the PDP’s amended constitution from 2017.
The statement partially read: “Following the suspension of His Excellency, Ambassador Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the Acting National Chairman.
“This appointment takes immediate effect in accordance with the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).
“The NWC urges all organs, leaders, critical stakeholders, and members of our great Party to stay focused during this critical period, especially as the NWC begins preparations for the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, 24th October 2024.”
