The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an internal power struggle as factions vie for control over the party's leadership. The acting National Chairman, Iliya Damagum, is at the center of the conflict, with some pushing for his continued tenure and potential election as substantive chairman in 2025.
A fresh power struggle is reportedly brewing within the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) over the retention of acting National Chairman Iliya Damagum . According to media reports, efforts are underway to secure Damagum's continuation not only for the remainder of Dr Iyorchia Ayu’s tenure but also to pave the way for his election as substantive chairman at the party’s 2025 national convention.
The PDP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for November 28, has now been postponed to February 2025 following a meeting of the PDP Governors Forum in Bauchi over the weekend. The delay is intended to allow time for resolving internal disputes, but sources suggest it may also serve as a tactical move to strengthen Damagum's position. Sources reveal that the PDP is divided into two main factions. One camp, reportedly comprising certain governors and party stakeholders, supports Damagum's retention until the end of 2025 and beyond. The opposing camp, which includes other governors and party members, advocates for the emergence of a “true party man” who would adhere strictly to the party’s constitution. Damagum, hailing from the North-East, was originally elected as Deputy National Chairman (North) before assuming the role of acting chairman after Dr. Ayu's removal. According to the PDP constitution, Ayu's replacement should also come from the North-Central geopolitical zone, but internal wrangling has delayed the process. Efforts to appoint a substantive replacement from the North-Central have repeatedly hit a dead end. The NEC, which last met on April 18, had scheduled subsequent meetings for August 15, October 24, and November 28—all of which were postponed. The latest delay, agreed upon by the Governors Forum, is seen as a victory for Damagum’s backers, who are reportedly strategizing to have him remain in office until 2025 and then secure his election as national chairman at the October 2025 conventio
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