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PDP Faction Names Yayari Ahmed as New Acting National Chairman

Published by Tope Fakinlede on October 11th, 2024.

PDP Faction Names Yayari Ahmed as New Acting National Chairman

The ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues, as the integrity faction has appointed Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as its new acting National Chairman, according to reports from News360 Nigeria.

In the early hours of Friday, the National Working Committee (NWC), led by acting Chairman Umar Damagum, suspended National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN and National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba for alleged anti-party activities. Shortly afterward, another faction of the NWC, via a statement from Ologunagba, announced the suspension of Damagum and National Secretary Sam Anyanwu on similar grounds.

Ologunagba, representing the integrity faction, stated that Mohammed’s appointment is effective immediately and adheres to the PDP’s amended constitution from 2017.

The statement noted, “Following the suspension of Ambassador Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of our great Party, the National Working Committee has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the Acting National Chairman. This appointment takes effect immediately and is in line with the provisions of the PDP Constitution (amended in 2017).”

The NWC urged all party organs, leaders, stakeholders, and members to stay focused during this crucial period, particularly as they prepare for the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, October24, 2024.