Security Concerns Rise In Yayari As Damagum Addresses PDP Leadership Issues

Security Concerns Rise In Yayari As Damagum Addresses PDP Leadership IssuesUmar Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged security agencies to arrest the party’s National Treasurer, Yayari Mohammed, who has been falsely presenting himself as a factional chairman. Speaking at the PDP national secretariat on Monday, Damagum emphasized the need for law enforcement to not only pursue Yayari but also to secure the party’s Abuja headquarters and uphold the rule of law.

Damagum condemned Yayari’s behavior, accusing him of violating the PDP constitution and ignoring a Federal High Court ruling that recognized Damagum as the legitimate acting chairman. “In light of this blatant disregard for a court order, we have no choice but to involve security agencies to enforce the law,” he stated.

Despite claiming endorsement from the PDP Governors’ Forum as the factional acting chairman, Yayari failed to appear at the party office as scheduled. While he asserted that he had taken office and was preparing for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on October 24, Damagum reiterated his rightful claim to the interim chairmanship, warning Yayari against defying the court order.

In response to the escalating crisis, the PDP Governors’ Forum and the Board of Trustees (BoT) have called for calm, cautioning that further discord could jeopardize the party’s unity. Damagum criticized Yayari and his supporters for their disruptive actions, likening their approach to “motor park politics.”

In a statement titled “For the Sake of PDP, Caution,” Damagum advised the suspended National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, to reflect on their suspensions. He referenced the Federal High Court ruling that prevents any changes to his position as chairman until December of next year, warning that Yayari and his supporters could face contempt charges.

The leadership conflict intensified last weekend when the National Working Committee (NWC) suspended Ologunagba and Ajibade, who then retaliated by announcing the suspension of Damagum and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwun. Damagum denounced these actions, warning that they risked further damaging the PDP.

Reaffirming his authority, Damagum urged the suspended officials to respect the party’s internal processes, including the ongoing investigations into allegations of misconduct. He highlighted the importance of adhering to the party’s constitution rather than pursuing personal agendas.

Manga, the Acting National Publicity Secretary, later confirmed to reporters that security agencies were already monitoring Yayari for his court violations. “We are bound by the law. There is a court order in effect, and any contempt will be addressed accordingly,” he stated, adding that the PDP Governors have not endorsed Yayari as a factional leader, despite rumors to the contrary. He concluded by reaffirming the party’s unity behind Damagum’s leadership, supported by all 13 PDP governors.

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