Crisis Deepens in Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party as North-East Caucus Endorses Acting National Chairman
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with the North-East Caucus of the party throwing its weight behind the embattled Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum. The development comes after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a restraining order, stopping Damagum’s removal from office.
According to a statement issued by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State on Thursday, the North-East Caucus of the PDP has expressed its satisfaction with Damagum’s leadership since he took office. Fintiri, who spoke on behalf of the PDP chapters in Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe states, highlighted the restraining order as a major factor in the caucus’s decision.
The court had ruled that Damagum would remain in office and complete the tenure of the former national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. The governor emphasized that the decision of the court is in the best interest of the PDP, its members, and the national democratic process.
The crisis in the PDP has been ongoing for some time, with various factions vying for control of the party. The development is a significant blow to those seeking Damagum’s removal, and it remains to be seen how the party will move forward in the coming days.
The crisis has significant implications for the party’s chances in the 2023 general elections, and it is likely to continue to dominate the headlines in the coming weeks. As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: the future of the PDP hangs in the balance, and the outcome is far from certain.
