Battle For PDP’s Soul: Acting Chairman Ignites Firestorm By Rejecting Wike’s South-South Congress!

Damagum made this declaration on Thursday during the inauguration of the South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee at the PDP headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. His statement came in response to the congress held in Cross River State by party members loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and led by Dan Orbih. Wike had argued that this congress was the only legitimate one in the region.

However, Damagum rejected this claim, explaining that the tenure of the previous zonal committee had ended, and a caretaker committee was necessary before holding any valid congress.

“This is an important occasion, and I want to clarify that, as far as this party is concerned, no election was held in the South-South. The tenure of the zonal committee has expired, and we have a few weeks or a month to conduct the zonal congresses. Therefore, it was essential to set up this caretaker committee,” Damagum stated.

Appeal for Neutrality in Caretaker Committee

Damagum also urged the newly inaugurated caretaker committee to remain neutral and ensure a transparent process that would lead to the election of a new executive committee for the zone.

“I believe that some of you, whom I have known and worked with, will diligently carry out your responsibilities and usher in a new, properly elected executive committee for the zone. I urge you to remain unbiased, execute your duties with diligence, and ensure an all-inclusive executive committee,” he added.

Damagum also criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), labeling it a party without the experience and credibility of the PDP.

“The PDP is still the party to beat,” he emphasized. “A party that has been tested for 27 years, one of the oldest parties in the country. All these distractions you see with the APC and others have not been around for more than 10 years. If you’ve been around for 27 years and are still standing, that speaks for itself.”