PDP Remains United, Claims Bauchi Governor Mohammed

PDP Remains United, Claims Bauchi Governor MohammedThe Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed recent claims of internal divisions within the opposition party. The Governor of Bauchi State made this statement following a series of suspensions among the party leadership on Friday.

Earlier reports indicated that the PDP crisis escalated that morning due to a split within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). A faction loyal to acting National Chairman Umar Damagum announced the suspension of National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN).

PDP National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, confirmed the suspensions in a statement issued early Friday. In response, another faction led by Ologunagba announced the suspension of Damagum. However, the Federal High Court in Abuja intervened, issuing an order that barred the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the Board of Trustees (BoT) from removing Umar Damagum as the acting national chairman. Justice Peter Lifu ruled that Damagum should be recognized as the PDP national chairman until the party’s national convention in December 2025.

The crisis within the PDP began after the party’s presidential primary polls ahead of the 2023 elections. Following a private meeting with PDP stakeholders at the Government House in Bauchi, Governor Mohammed reiterated that the party remains united and is focused on constructively resolving its internal issues.

Mohammed stated, “We have met and discussed these situations extensively with the acting National Chairman, and we have agreed to work together with other party organs—the BOT, members of the Governors’ Forum, and caucuses of the Senate and the House—to resolve these issues. This is the key takeaway from our discussions.”

He added, “We will strengthen stakeholder collaboration to ensure that any issues affecting party members are addressed promptly. We are committed to closing any gaps and resolving these matters.”

Emphasizing unity, Mohammed remarked, “We do not recognize any factions; we are together as a body, and we will resolve all issues.” He confirmed that the PDP is actively addressing its internal challenges by promoting collaboration among key stakeholders and highlighted that decisions are made collectively within the PDP Governors’ Forum, BOT, and other senior officials.

Additionally, he noted that discussions with fellow PDP governors are ongoing to determine the next steps. “This has been a productive meeting, and I am confident that the party will unite to tackle all outstanding issues. We have collectively agreed that we will do whatever it takes to restore the party’s glory and achieve victory in the 2027 elections,” Mohammed declared.

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