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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is undergoing internal reshuffling as governors within the party reportedly agree to appoint a new national chairman from the North-Central region.

Damagum out as PDP governors focus on new chairman from North-Central | Pulse Nigeria

Segun Adeyemi

<h2>The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is undergoing internal reshuffling as governors within the party reportedly agree to appoint a new national chairman from the North-Central region. </h2>

This decision effectively sidelines the current acting chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, as the party seeks a consensus leader.

The top contenders for the position are former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, the Director-General of the PDP Governors' Forum. Both figures are considered neutral options that could help bridge the party's divisions.

This move comes <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/pdp-governors-brace-for-showdown-with-wike-as-nwc-meet/cehntng">ahead of the PDP's crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting </a>scheduled for October 24, 2024. The meeting is expected to address the ongoing factional battles that have created unrest within the party's top hierarchy.

According to party insiders, governors are keen on selecting a leader who is not aligned with any warring factions to foster unity.

A statement released by ex-officio members of the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/party-governors-meet-as-damagums-exit-imminent-amid-pdp-crisis/79q58j8">NEC emphasised the urgency of holding the upcoming meeting. </a>

"We have viewed with utter dismay and concern the dangerous turn of events within the top echelon of our party. These events have the tendency to shake the very foundation of our party," the statement read.

The NEC members also highlighted the importance of following the party's constitution, which mandates quarterly meetings to resolve disputes.

"It is regrettable that our party has not adhered to the provisions of its own constitution, which would have nipped in the bud many unresolved issues."

As the PDP grapples with internal challenges, the selection of a new chairman is seen as a critical step towards stabilising the party's structure and restoring confidence among its grassroots supporters.

Damagum out as PDP governors focus on new chairman from North-Central

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