Fresh crisis is brewing in the opposition People’s Democratic Party, as the North-East governors on the platform of the party have endorsed the acting national chairman Alhaji Umar Damangum to remain in office till the tenure of the ousted former national chairman Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, expires.
In press statement issued on Thursday by Humwashi Wonosikou, the Press Secretary to Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, the governors expressed confidence in the leadership of Damangum and urged him to continue in office.
The statement read in parts, “The People’s Democratic Party in Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe states have endorsed Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum’s leadership as acting national chairman.
“Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, speaking on behalf of the five states, expressed confidence in Damagum’s leadership since assuming office.
“Citing a Federal High Court Abuja restraining order, Fintiri stated that Damagum should complete former Chairman Dr. Iyorchia Ayu’s tenure unless the court decides otherwise.”
The governors, through the state, commended Damagum for restoring public confidence in the party and urged members to respect the court’s ruling in the interest of the party and democracy.
Fintiri, who described the performance of the party in the North-East region during the 2023 elections as unprecedented at all levels, noted that the zone deserves the position of National Chairman more than any section in the North.
Meanwhile, Arewa PUNCH reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja had barred the National Working Committee, Board of Trustees, National Executive Committee, PDP, INEC, and affiliates from replacing, nominating or appointing any Chairman other than Ambassador Damagum, following a restraining order by the Court.