The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to deepen, as the integrity faction on Friday announced the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the acting National Chairman.
In the early hours of Friday, the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, suspended National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN and National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba over alleged anti-party activities.
Shortly afterward, a different faction of the NWC issued a statement, through Ologunagba, announcing the suspension of Damagum and National Secretary Sam Anyanwu for similar allegations.
Speaking on behalf of the integrity faction, Ologunagba confirmed that Mohammed’s appointment is effective immediately and adheres to the PDP’s amended constitution of 2017.
The statement read, in part: “Following the suspension of His Excellency, Ambassador Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of our great party, the National Working Committee has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the Acting National Chairman.
“This appointment, which takes immediate effect, is pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).
“The NWC urges all party organs, leaders, critical stakeholders, and members to remain focused during this crucial period as arrangements begin for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024.”
