New Officials Appointed In Katsina PDP Faction Ceremony

New Officials Appointed In Katsina PDP Faction Ceremony

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State, led by Senator Yakubu Lado, has officially inaugurated its newly elected leaders. Alhaji Nura Amadi Kurfi has been sworn in as the party’s chairman in the state, alongside other officials during the event held at the PDP secretariat in Katsina, following recent state congresses……CONTINUE READING 

During the ceremony, Alhaji Kurfi expressed gratitude to the national PDP leadership and Senator Lado for their support in achieving victory in the 2023 general elections. He emphasized his commitment to priorities such as fostering unity, maintaining law and order, promoting internal democracy, and creating a conducive environment for the upcoming 2027 elections.

This development comes amidst ongoing disputes, as another faction led by Mustapha Inuwa has initiated legal action over claims of member exclusion from the congresses. Despite this, Lado’s faction successfully conducted congresses at both the ward and state levels.

In related news, acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, appears to have gained support from at least four governors, amidst growing calls for his replacement that have deepened divisions within the PDP Governors’ Forum. Sources indicate that Damagum is backed by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), and Agbu Kefas (Taraba).

While Enugu’s Peter Mbah and Zamfara’s Dauda Lawal remain neutral, seven other PDP governors are advocating for Damagum’s ousting, led by Bauchi’s Bala Mohammed, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum. Other anti-Damagum governors include Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), and Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom). A source noted that Makinde is leading the four governors allied with Wike in their support for Damagum to remain in his acting position.