{"id":118587,"date":"2024-10-11T20:19:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T19:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/?p=118587"},"modified":"2024-10-11T20:19:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T19:19:12","slug":"pdp-crisis-100-support-groups-back-damagun-led-nwc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/pdp-crisis-100-support-groups-back-damagun-led-nwc\/","title":{"rendered":"PDP Crisis: 100 Support Groups Back Damagun-led NWC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PDP Crisis: 100 Support Groups Back Damagun-led NWC<\/strong>
\n…say anti-democratic elements have no place in the party<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In a show of solidarity, over 100 support groups of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC), condemning attempts to undermine the party’s constitution.<\/p>\n

The groups, under the umbrella of Foundational Support Groups, described the recent attempts to remove Damagum as Acting National Chairman as “anti-democratic” and “detrimental to the party’s unity.”<\/p>\n

A federal high court in Abuja had earlier restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) from removing Damagum until the party’s national convention in December 2025.<\/p>\n

The court’s decision, citing Articles 42, 47, and 67 of the PDP constitution, reaffirms that national officers can only be elected through the national convention.<\/p>\n

Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, Chairman of the Foundational Support Groups, and Comrade Olarewaju Thompson, Secretary General, in a statement urged stakeholders to respect the court’s decision and work towards unity.<\/p>\n

“The PDP’s internal wrangling must be resolved through constitutional means,” the statement read.
\n“We reject any attempts to circumvent this process and reaffirm our commitment to democratic principles.”<\/p>\n

The support groups praised Damagum’s leadership, citing significant progress under his tenure, and called on well-meaning members to stand with them in supporting the NWC.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe leadership of Umar Damagum has brought a breath of fresh air to the PDP, rekindling hope among party faithful and Nigerians at large.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis commitment to democratic principles and party unity has been unwavering, earning him respect across party lines. Under his watch, the PDP has begun to reclaim its status as a viable opposition, poised to provide alternative governance.<\/p>\n

\u201cDamagum’s strategic vision has guided the party’s reorganization efforts, strengthening structures at all levels. His inclusive approach has brought together diverse interests, fostering a sense of belonging among party members.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Acting National Chairman’s door-to-door engagement and listening ear have helped resolve long-standing grievances, paving the way for renewed cooperation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the PDP navigates these turbulent times, Damagum’s steady hand and calm demeanor have been a source of strength. His unwavering dedication to the party’s constitution and ideals has inspired loyalty and commitment among supporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Damagum at the helm, the PDP’s prospects for resurgence appear brighter than ever, and the Foundational Support Groups remain resolute in their backing for his continued leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PDP Crisis: 100 Support Groups Back Damagun-led NWC …say anti-democratic elements have no place in the party   In a show of solidarity, over 100 support groups of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC), condemning attempts to undermine the party’s constitution. The groups, under […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":118588,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[1513,109,312],"class_list":["post-118587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","tag-featured","tag-pdp","tag-politics"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20241011-WA0060.jpg?fit=282%2C179&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6Suws-uQH","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118587"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118587"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118589,"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118587\/revisions\/118589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharaweeklyng.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}