Damagum: Continuous postponement of NEC meeting unsettles PDP stakeholders 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been embroiled in a series of controversies surrounding the postponement of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The meeting, which was initially scheduled for October 24, 2024, was postponed to November 28, 2024, due to the party’s focus on the Ondo gubernatorial election.

The move to remove the acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum has continued to suffer setbacks following the continuous postponements of the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting.

MOUTHPIECE NGR reports that for the umpteenth time, the main opposition party on Friday postponed its proposed NEC meeting meant to discuss some issues bedeviling the party and present a substantive National Chairman that would take over from Damagum and complete the tenure of the suspended Iyorchia Ayu.

Recall that at the 98th NEC meeting on April 18, the NEC fixed August 15 to resolve all lingering issues, but unfortunately, it was postponed and rescheduled for October 24.

As the plot to oust Damagum thickened, the meeting was further shifted from October 24 to November 28.

The continuous postponement of the NEC meeting has unsettled PDP stakeholders, who are growing increasingly impatient with the party’s leadership. The meeting was expected to address pressing issues, including the selection of a new acting National Chairman and the resolution of internal conflicts within the party.

Acting National Chairman Iliya Damagum has been at the center of the controversy, with some stakeholders questioning his ability to lead the party effectively. The NEC meeting was seen as an opportunity for the party to come together and address its internal challenges, but the postponement has only added to the uncertainty and frustration among stakeholders.

The PDP Governors Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has been instrumental in pushing for the NEC meeting to be held as soon as possible. The forum has expressed its commitment to supporting the party’s leadership and ensuring that the NEC meeting is held in a timely and transparent manner.

The continuous postponement of the PDP’s NEC meeting has created uncertainty and frustration among stakeholders. However, the party’s leadership remains committed to addressing its internal challenges and ensuring that the NEC meeting is held in a timely and transparent manner.