The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed Ambassador Iliya Damagum as its substantive National Chairman.
The announcement was made on Monday during the party’s 102nd National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, marking a decisive move in the party’s leadership structure.
However, the development comes against the backdrop of ongoing controversy surrounding the influence of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, whose role in the party has sparked internal divisions. Party insiders suggest that the NEC meeting was dominated by discussions over Wike’s continued sway in PDP affairs, with some stakeholders expressing concern that his influence threatens the party’s unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Damagum, who had been serving in an acting capacity since the suspension of former Chairman Iyorchia Ayu, now assumes the role on a substantive basis as the PDP looks to consolidate ahead of future political battles.
More details are expected to emerge following the conclusion of the NEC meeting.
Meanwhile the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, party officials announced on Monday.
Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary, disclosed the decision to journalists shortly after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, explaining that it followed a report by the Zoning Committee, chaired by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri.
Ologunagba added that the party retained the existing National Working Committee (NWC) zoning formula for its upcoming November elective convention.
“NEC recommended that the North and South retain their current NWC positions. NEC also resolved that since the National Chairman of the party is zoned to the North, the PDP 2027 Presidential ticket is hereby zoned to the South,” he said.
The decision sets the stage for party stakeholders in the South to begin consultations and positioning ahead of the 2027 elections.
