No less than six governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly opposed to Umar Damagum, continuing as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Recently, it emerged that members of the national working committee (NWC) and their deputies moved to oust Damagum.
According to The Nation in a recent report, anti-Damagum governors are Bala Mohammed (Bauchi); Godwin Obaseki (Edo); Douye Diri (Bayelsa); Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers); Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom); and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta).
Recall in August, Damagum said the struggle to continue to stay in office was not a matter of life and death for him.
Some party chieftains believe Yobe-born Damagum has already overstayed his welcome in acting capacity. However, the embattled party leader said leadership change or not would not rob him of his place in the party.
List of the anti-Damagum governors:
- Bala Mohammed (Bauchi)
- Godwin Obaseki (Edo)
- Douye Diri (Bayelsa)
- Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers)
- Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom)
- Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta)
Group tells PDP to expel Damagum
Earlier, Legit reported that the PDP United Kingdom (UK) chapter demanded the immediate expulsion of Damagum and Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
The group accused Messrs Damagum and Anyanwu of working to undermine Governor Fubara and secretly aligning with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
It called on the PDP leadership to take immediate and decisive action against the duo, saying they are “a festering wound on the PDP’s reputation”.