Why We Postponed NEC Meeting, PDP Opens Up Amid Crisis

• The PDP has said that the party's NEC meeting was postponed so that stakeholders can prepare for the Ondo state governorship election scheduled for November 16
• Governor Bala Mohammed, the chairman of the PDP governors' forum, announced the development in a communique on Tuesday, October 22
• According to Mohammed, the postponement would allow the PDP to maintain a united front in the Ondo governorship election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting from October 24 to November 28, 2024.

The party said the strategic move was to allow the party to focus on preparing for the upcoming Ondo state governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024.

The decision was announced in a communiqué issued by the party's governors' forum led by Bauchi state Governor Bala Mohammed. The communiqué came after a consultative meeting with various party organs, including the PDP National Working Committee, the National Assembly leadership of the party caucus, and the former PDP governors' forum.

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Mohammed said the move aims to unseat the state's All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The party emphasized unity among members, urging them to avoid divisive statements. It reaffirmed its commitment to providing a viable alternative platform for Nigerians and resisting any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.

Bala acknowledges Damagum as PDP chairman

Governor Mohammed publicly endorsed Umar Damagum as the acting national chairman of the PDP. The move marks a significant shift as Mohammed's faction had previously attempted to block Damagum's leadership.

The endorsement came during a meeting attended by five of the party's 13 governors, including Mohammed, Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), and Caleb Muftwang (Plateau).

He emphasized the PDP's commitment to providing a viable alternative platform for Nigerians, stating, "We will resist any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. We will use our experience since 1999 to provide Nigerians with a viable alternative platform".

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PDP national chairman to step down

Legit.ng earlier reported that the PDP acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, had been asked to resign next week.

Reports say the party's governors allegedly asked Damagum to step down at the next NEC meeting initially scheduled for October 24.

The next PDP NEC meeting was scheduled to address potential issues in the party, including the party's next convention, which was slated for December.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng