The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is currently facing a deepening internal crisis, particularly over the fate of its acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. In a recent meeting held by the party's governors, no conclusive decision was reached regarding his future. The meeting, which lasted several hours, saw a divide among the governors, with some supporting Damagum's continuation in his current role, while others wanted him to return to his position as Deputy National Chairman (North) to allow a leader from the North Central zone to complete the suspended Dr. Iyorchia Ayu's term.
The governors plan to continue discussions today at the PDP’s governorship campaign flag-off in Ondo State. With the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting approaching on October 24, there are suggestions that all National Working Committee (NWC) members may be asked to step down in an attempt to resolve the leadership standoff. The situation has led to factional divisions within the party, making it a critical moment for the PDP as it grapples with internal discord and leadership battles.