FCT, Abuja – There are indications that Umar Damagum may remain as the acting chairman of the (Peoples Democratic Party) till next year as the party plans to hold its 99th National Executive Committee meeting on November 28.
Damagum has reportedly perfected plans to retain his position.\
As reported by The Punch, the Damagum-led NEC is to meet with the 36 PDP state chairmen and the FCT chairman at the PDP headquarters, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja, on Wednesday, November 20.
A senior figure in the PDP leadership said Damagum will continue in his role until further notice due to recent developments within the party and the actions of key stakeholders.
The source said many people have lost interest in replacing Damgum due to the delay experienced in the matter.
He further stated that party leaders have shifted their focus to managing Damagum until the next convention scheduled between October and November 2025.
The PDP convention will elect a new NWC for a 4-year term and select party candidates for the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, revealed the major problem rocking the PDP.
Primate Ayodele said the main opposition party, the PDP is under a spell that needs to be cleansed spiritually.
The popular man of God said the spell will continue to make the PDP unstable till it can no longer win any kind of election.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
