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In a move aimed at revitalising the party’s structure and restoring confidence among its members, Ahmed Yayari Mohammed has officially assumed duty as the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In his inaugural address to party members made available to the media in Abuja on Sunday, Mohammed expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received, acknowledging the urgent need for introspection within the party.

He emphasised that recent internal conflicts and a deviation from core values have hindered the PDP’s effectiveness as a formidable opposition force in Nigerian politics.

“Regrettably, we must admit that we have not satisfactorily carried out the critical role expected of a virile opposition in a democracy,” Mohammed stated, calling for a return to the principles of equity, fairness, and justice that underpinned the party’s founding.

Mohammed’s appointment is the latest in the crisis besetting the main opposition coming at a crucial time when the PDP is seeking to revitalize its structure and restore confidence among its members, particularly the youth.

The factional chairman outlined his commitment to adhering strictly to the party’s constitution and ensuring fair treatment for all members, regardless of their position.

Looking ahead, Mohammed announced plans to convene the long-awaited National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on October 24, 2024.

He urged the North Central Zone, entitled to nominate a replacement for former National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu, to act promptly in forwarding its nominee for NEC consideration.

Mohammed called for collaboration among party organs, including the PDP Governors’ Forum and the Board of Trustees, to foster a united front moving forward.

He suggested that his leadership aims to rekindle the hope of Nigerians in the PDP as a credible alternative and uphold the party’s historical legacy during its time in government.

Following the announcement of the suspension of the party’s national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and the national legal adviser, last week, they set up a faction, announcing Mohammed and the acting national chairman.

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Opposition lawmakers’ coalition has backed the emergence of Ahmed Mohammed Yayari as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Acting National Chairman and expressed their full support for the removal of former Acting Chairman Umar Illya Damagun.

Following the suspension of Ambassador Illya Damagun as Acting National Chairman and others, the National Working Committee (NWC) approved the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed (the current National Treasurer of PDP) as the Acting National Chairman.

The statement signed by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, read in part: “Sequel to the vacancy that arose as a result of the suspension of Acting National Chairman Umar Damagun and a few others, Yayari, being the highest-ranking officer in the NWC from the North, naturally assumed the position pending the upcoming NEC meeting, where the North Central Zone will be allowed to produce a substantive Chairman for the Party.

“The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017). The NWC calls on all organs, leaders, critical stakeholders, and members of our great Party to remain focused at this critical time, especially as the NWC commences arrangements towards the holding of the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting already scheduled for Thursday, 24th October 2024.”

Reacting to the development, Ugochinyere, in a statement, said there is jubilation in various quarters, as PDP faithful, supporters, and stakeholders are very happy with this development.

According to him, with the removal of Damagun, the transformation of the PDP will begin, as the party has faced many setbacks and challenges due to Damagun’s anti-party activities and his alliance with the party’s adversary, Nyesom Wike.

The lawmaker urged PDP governors and stakeholders to meet and prevent Damagun, who he described as an APC agent, along with their pro-Wike APC group, from further damaging the party.

The statement reads: “The news of Damagun’s suspension is a welcome development; there is jubilation everywhere. PDP faithful, supporters, and stakeholders are very happy with this development. Damagun has been working with our enemies to destroy the party and render it incapable of contesting the 2027 elections.

“With the removal of Damagun, the transformation of the PDP will begin, as the party has faced many setbacks and challenges due to Damagun’s anti-party activities and his alliance with the party’s enemy, Nyesom Wike. I urge PDP governors and stakeholders to meet and stop Damagun, who is an APC agent, along with their pro-Wike APC group, from further destroying the party.”

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