The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved that the Deputy National Chairman (North) His Excellency, Amb. Umar Ililya Damagum assumes the National Chairmanship of the Party in acting capacity with effect from today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023
National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in a press statement disclosed that this decision emanated from an emergency meeting held today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 to acknowledge the Order of the Benue State High Court, dated March 27, 2023 with regards to the Chairmanship position of our great Party.
Ologunagba said after a careful consideration of the Court Order and in line with Section 45 (2) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017), the National Working Committee (NWC) .
The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members and supporters of our great Party to remain calm and united at this critical time.