PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike, governors’ interests tearing Nigeria’s main opposition party apart

The internal wrangling reached its peak when members of the National Working Committee last week engaged in suspension and counter-suspension.

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announced the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and the Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu The judge also prohibited anyone else from assuming the position of national chairman before that event, affirming that Mr Damagum’s replacement must follow the process outlined in the party’s rules.The roots of the crisis can be traced to the 28 May 2022 presidential primary, which produced Atiku Abubakar as the party’s flag bearer.– Samuel Ortom, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Okezie Ikpeazu , and Seyi Makinde, the current governor of Oyo State.

As the Wike-Fubara conflict intensified, there was a scramble for control of the state party structure, with the NWC, led by Mr Damagum, perceived to have sided with the minister. In response, Mr Fubara’s supporters in the National Assembly, led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, increased pressure on Mr Damagum to step down.

“Solidly in support of Amb. Umar Damagum as National Chairman of @OfficialPDPNig! His leadership has restored public confidence, and we are confident he will steer the party to greater heights. Let’s respect the court ruling and uphold our democracy,” Mr Fintiri posted on his X account in September. The former vice president recently wrote to the Senate Constitution Review Committee, recommending a single six-year presidential term with mandatory rotation among the six geopolitical zones.

Although Atiku will be 80 years old by the next election, some analysts believe a political arrangement with Peter Obi, who is facing challenges within the Labour Party, could be a winning combination. Despite this, Mr Wike still enjoys support from some PDP governors, such as Mr Fintiri and Mr Makinde, who has consistently openly. There are also reports that some first-term governors also support him. However, many of them have remained silent on the ongoing crisis.

“You can see the chairmen of the North-east PDP with me. They came here to support me and to reiterate their commitment that the North-east, where they come from, is united. They also believe in the leadership of the Governors’ Forum chairman,” he said after the meeting. The governor did not, however, give any firm commitment during the meeting.

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