BREAKING: PDP faction name Atiku’s ally Yayari Ahmed as Acting National Chairman

Following the suspension of Ambassador Illiya Damagum, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the new Acting National Chairman.

This decision, which takes effect immediately, is in line with the provisions of the PDP Constitution (amended in 2017). The NWC has called on all party organs, leaders, stakeholders, and members to remain united and focused during this critical period.

The appointment comes as the NWC makes arrangements for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Full Statement reads;

11th OCTOBER, 2024

PRESS RELEASE

APPOINTMENT OF YAYARI AHMED MOHAMMED AS PDP ACTING NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

Following the suspension of His Excellency, Amb. Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the Acting National Chairman.

The appointment which takes immediate effect is pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017)

The NWC calls on all Organs, leaders, critical stakeholder and members of our great Party to remain focused at this critical time especially as the NWC commences arrangements towards the holding of the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting already scheduled for Thursday, 24th October, 2024.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary