The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Umar Damagun has denounced a recent press interactions comments made by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, concerning the Party’s scheduled 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the purported position of the Party regarding communications from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Damagum who said this in a statement he personally signed, added that the comment by Debo Ologunagba was made without the authority or approval of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP .
Damagum said the comments were made prematurely and without due consultation, especially in light of the fact that a meeting has already been scheduled for Teusday, 24th June 2025 between the party leaders, stakeholder, the Ag. National Chairman of PDP and the Chairman of INEC to address the concerns raised in the letter sent to the Party.
He says it is shocking and unfortunate that such a sensitive matter was addressed publicly without recourse to establish internal processes or the leadership of the Party.
The Acting National Chairman said the views expressed by Ologunagba in the press interactions are entirely his personal opinions and do not represent the official position of the PDP.
He explained that it is not the first time that Ologunagba has acted unilaterally, disregarding the collective decision-making structures of the Party. While the Party remains committed to defending its internal autonomy and resisting undue interference from external forces, it must do so in a responsible and unified manner as its strength lies in unity, discipline, and adherence to due process.
Damagum says the PDP remains committed to conducting its 100th NEC meeting in accordance with constitutional provisions and democratic norms. However, the party will do so with collective consensus and proper coordination, not through the lens of personal posturing.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
