BREAKING: PDP National Chairman Damagum Suspended, Details Emerge
by by Bada Yusuf · Legit.ng News · Join- A PDP faction has announced the suspension of the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, over alleged anti-party activities
- Damagum was suspended alongside the PDP national secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu, in a statement by the party's spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, on Friday morning, October 11
- This came hours after the Damagum's faction of the national working committee announced the suspension of the party's legal adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade and Ologunagba
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis has taken a dramatic turn, with a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, and national secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. The suspension is due to alleged disloyalty to the party.
The NWC condemned Damagum and Anyanwu's actions, specifically a letter they wrote to the Court of Appeal in a case involving 27 former Rivers State House of Assembly members who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move allegedly violated the PDP Constitution and their oath of office.
Why PDP suspended acting national chairman Damagum
According to a statement by national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the NWC extensively considered complaints against Damagum and Anyanwu before taking action. The suspension was made under Sections 57, 58, and 59 of the PDP Constitution.
According to The Punch, Damagum and Anyanwu have been referred to the national disciplinary committee for further action. In the meantime, they are suspended from all NWC meetings, activities, and programs pending the investigation's conclusion. This development adds to the internal conflict within the PDP.
The suspension is the latest in a series of retaliatory actions within the party. Earlier, a faction aligned with Damagum announced the suspension of national legal adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade and Ologunagba for alleged disloyalty. The PDP's crisis shows no signs of resolution, and its impact on the party's future remains uncertain.
PDP BoT speaks on economic hardship
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu was asked to review his economic policy, particularly on the increase in the price of fuel in the country.
The PDP BoT made the call while speaking on the economic hardship Nigerians are experiencing.
According to the PDP BoT, Tinubu and the ruling APC must urgently address the country's economic crisis and food hardship.
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