FULL LIST: 4 PDP Governors Backing Wike’s Support For Embattled Damagum

• Governors elected on the platform of the PDP are divided over Umar Damagum continuing as acting national chairman of the party, but at least four are known to be pro-Damagum
• Damagum is an ally of Nyesom Wike, immediate-past governor of Rivers state and minister of the FCT
• Legit.ng reports that a vote of confidence passed on Damagum in April 2024 has not eradicated the PDP's protracted crisis

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.

FCT, Abuja - Nyesom Wike, immediate-past governor of Rivers and minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), is reportedly backing Umar Damagum, the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Recently, it emerged that members of the national working committee (NWC) and their deputies moved to oust Damagum.

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But Wike, a former presidential aspirant and influential member of the PDP, pitched his tent with Damagum.

On Friday, September 20, The Punch reported that a senior member of the PDP NWC revealed that, in addition to Wike’s backing, Damagum has the support of at least four governors from the party.

The source identified the four governors as Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state, Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state, and Taraba’s Agbu Kefas.

Recall in August, Damagum said the struggle to continue to stay in office was not a matter of life and death for him.

Some party chieftains believe Yobe-born Damagum has already overstayed his welcome in acting capacity. However, the embattled party leader said leadership change or not would not rob him of his place in the party.

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List of the pro-Damagum governors:

1. Seyi Makinde (Oyo state)
2. Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau state)
3. Agbu Kefas (Taraba)
4. Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa)

Group tells PDP to expel Damagum

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the PDP United Kingdom chapter demanded the immediate expulsion of Damagum and Senator Samuel Anyanwu.

The group accused Messrs Damagum and Anyanwu of working to undermine Governor Siminalayi Fubara and secretly aligning with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

It called on the PDP leadership to take immediate and decisive action against the duo, saying they are "a festering wound on the PDP's reputation".

Source: Legit.ng